Bill · H.Res. 990· House(119-HRES-990)
Recognizing the 113th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Summer Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 113th anniversary of the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The organization was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 college women at Howard University. It is a private, non-profit organization that provides assistance and support through various programs in local communities worldwide. The sorority consists of more than 350,000 members and operates over 1,050 chapters globally. The House of Representatives aims to recognize this anniversary and honor the members for their service.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution recognizes the history and service of the largest African-American Greek letter sorority.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The sorority is a sisterhood of women focused on leadership, education, and community service.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The sorority maintains the Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital to provide global service.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Development: The sorority uses a Five-Point Program Thrust that includes Economic Development to uplift and develop the global community.
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Educational Advancement: Through the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, the organization provides opportunities to enrich and enhance the education of young women in public schools to prepare them for leadership.
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Financial Planning: The Financial Fortitude initiative seeks to close the widening gap through personal financial planning initiatives.
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Health and Well-being: The organization's Five-Point Program Thrust includes Physical and Mental Health to help develop the global community.
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Global Humanitarian Aid: The sorority maintains the Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital in Thika, Kenya, to provide service globally.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Women+5Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 1/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
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