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DemocratBill · H.Res. 968· House(119-HRES-968)

Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.

Rep. Waters
Age: 88 years
California
Introduced
12/18/2025
Last activity
12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Maxine Waters
Cosponsors
None
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

H. Res. 968 is a resolution to recognize the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). It honors the organization's history and the leadership of Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, and Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley. The resolution celebrates the NCNW's work in advocating for racial justice, gender equality, and social progress. It also acknowledges the organization's programs and its national presence.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+10

    The bill specifically honors an organization dedicated to the advancement of Black women and communities.

  • Would women be better off under this?+10

    The resolution is centered on celebrating an organization of Black women and their leadership.

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

    The bill celebrates NCNW's long-term advocacy for racial justice and civil rights.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.