Bill · H.Res. 633· House(119-HRES-633)
Original Resolution Honoring Prince Hall
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes Prince Hall for his contributions as a Revolutionary Era activist and Masonic leader. It highlights his work as an abolitionist and his role in founding African Lodge #1. The text notes his efforts to assist African Americans seeking citizenship, education, and economic advancement. It also mentions his petitions to the Massachusetts government regarding the abolition of slavery and the protection of Black sailors. Finally, the House of Representatives expresses its recognition and thanks for his lasting impact in the fight for justice.
Yes
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution honors a key figure in the African American fight for justice and economic advancement.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors a historical figure who fought for the rights and economic advancement of African Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advocacy for Civil Rights: The text notes that Prince Hall used advocacy and community work to help Black individuals seek citizenship, education, and economic advancement.
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Abolitionist Efforts: Hall petitioned the Massachusetts government in 1777 to abolish slavery and proclaimed that Black people should be granted rights found in the Declaration of Independence.
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Protection of Sailors: In 1788, Hall petitioned the Massachusetts Legislature to protect Black sailors from being kidnapped and sold into slavery.
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Community Support Systems: The African Lodge used community work to assist people with their advancement.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana