Bill · H.Res. 691· House(119-HRES-691)
Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2025, be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Alma Adams
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- 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 Congress that August 30, 2025, should be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions. The resolution recognizes the history of these land-grant institutions established to support African Americans. It highlights the educational, research, and extension missions of the 19 universities involved. Additionally, the text notes the collaborative work between these institutions and the Department of Agriculture. The resolution aims to celebrate these contributions through Federal and State ceremonies. Finally, it expresses a commitment to addressing past funding and program inequities.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution recognizes the history and contributions of land-grant institutions established to support African Americans.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution expresses a commitment to addressing past funding and program inequities faced by 1890 institutions established for African Americans.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The resolution supports scholarship opportunities for the many undergraduate and graduate students attending these institutions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Contributions: The resolution recognizes the significant and meaningful contributions these institutions have made to the United States. (Resolution Section 1)
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Celebration of History: Congress encourages observing the 135th anniversary with Federal and State ceremonies and appropriate events across the country. (Resolution Section 2)
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Addressing Inequities: There is a commitment to working in a bipartisan way to address past program and funding inequities faced by these institutions. (Resolution Section 6)
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Support for Research and Extension: The resolution celebrates the collaborative work undertaken by these 19 institutions to address the agricultural research and extension needs of the country. (Resolution Section 3)
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Strengthening Partnerships: The resolution supports efforts by the Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with the 1890 Institutions. (Resolution Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly 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+5Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 9/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio