Bill · S.Res. 155· Senate(119-SRES-155)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, former Representative for the State of Utah.
- Introduced
- 4/5/2025
- Last activity
- 4/5/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
- Sponsored by
- John Curtis
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, a former Representative from Utah. It recognizes her historical achievements, including being the first African-American woman elected mayor in Utah and the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress. The text details her personal background, her faith, and her dedication to her family and public service. It notes her various roles as a political commentator, author, and national thought leader. Finally, the resolution expresses respect following her passing on March 23, 2025.
Yes
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the memory of a prominent African-American political figure.
Would women be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the legacy of a trailblazing African-American woman in politics.
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 a life of service: The resolution honors the legacy of Representative Love, who served on the Saratoga Springs City Council and in the U.S. House of Representatives. (Whereas clauses)
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Communication to family: The Senate requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love. (Section 1B, ii)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For Women+1
- 4/5/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah