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DemocratBill · H.Res. 655· House(119-HRES-655)

Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".

Rep. Clarke
Age: 62 years
New York
Introduced
8/15/2025
Last activity
8/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Yvette Clarke
Cosponsors
Democrat - 6Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 support for designating August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day." It notes that Marcus Garvey led a massive African-American movement and sought economic independence through entrepreneurship and political self-help. The text highlights his role in the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the Black Star Line. It also mentions that Garvey was granted a presidential posthumous pardon in 2025. Finally, the resolution calls for the President to issue a proclamation for the people to observe the day with ceremonies and activities.

Yes

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5

    The designation of a recognition day honors a significant figure in African-American history and movements for economic independence.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The resolution honors the legacy of Marcus Garvey and his role in the African-American movement through a national recognition day.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.