Bill · S.Res. 534· Senate(119-SRES-534)
Original Resolution Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha
- Introduced
- 12/8/2025
- Last activity
- 12/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8532)
- Sponsored by
- Raphael Warnock
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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, titled the "Original Resolution Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha," is intended to recognize the 119th anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University. It is noted as the first intercollegiate fraternity founded by African-American men. The resolution highlights the organization's mission to develop leaders, promote brotherhood, and provide community service. It further acknowledges the various programs the fraternity operates to serve its members and the public. Finally, the Senate officially congratulates and commends the fraternity for its years of service.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution honors the history and community service of a prominent African-American fraternity.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The 'Project Alpha' program provides education and skill-building for young males ages 12 to 15.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The 'Brother's Keeper' program advocates for and improves the lives of senior members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Senior and Disabled Support: Through the "Brother's Keeper" program, the fraternity advocates for and works to improve the lives of senior members, members with disabilities, and their spouses and widows (Preamble, Paragraph 5, Clause 1).
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Voter Empowerment: The "A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People" program works to engage the community through voter registration and empowerment (Preamble, Paragraph 5, Clause 2).
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Educational Advancement: The "Go-to-High School, Go-to-College" program focuses on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education to help individuals advance (Preamble, Paragraph 5, Clause 3).
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Youth Development: The "Project Alpha" program provides education and skill-building for young males ages 12 to 15 regarding responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases (Preamble, Paragraph 5, Clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified 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 Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Voting Access+3Improves Voting Rights+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 12/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8532)
- Introduced in Senate