Bill · H.Res. 654· House(119-HRES-654)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.
- Introduced
- 8/15/2025
- Last activity
- 8/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Yvette Clarke
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 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 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Marcus Garvey. It notes that Garvey was a leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and led a large movement for human rights and economic self-sufficiency. The text states that Garvey was targeted by government surveillance and was convicted of mail fraud, which the resolution calls an unjust and politically motivated prosecution. The resolution asserts that Garvey was innocent of the charges brought against him by the United States Government. Finally, it calls for him to be recognized as a leader in the struggle for human rights and requests that the President take steps to exonerate him.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The resolution seeks to correct a historical injustice and restore the reputation of a prominent Black leader.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution advocates for the exoneration and reputation restoration of a major figure in the African-American movement.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The resolution calls for the official correction of a politically motivated and unsubstantiated prosecution.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Reputation: The resolution states that appropriate steps should be taken to restore Marcus Garvey's name and reputation in the United States. This is seen as a positive step toward correcting what the text describes as an unjust conviction and unsubstantiated charges.
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Official Exoneration: The resolution calls for the President to take appropriate measures to exonerate Marcus Garvey and clear his good name. This would address the historical grievances mentioned regarding his prosecution and deportation.
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International Recognition: The text seeks to have Garvey recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights, honoring his status as a national hero in Jamaica and a towering figure globally.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the 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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Policing Reform+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 8/19/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 8/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida