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Resolution Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Original title: Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.

January 16, 2025

civil rights commemoration social policy

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 16, 2025

Lead sponsor

Shontel Brown

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes an official congressional position on civil rights values, though it does not allocate funding or change federal law.

Who is mentioned in the record

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House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is responsible for reviewing the resolution.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This House Resolution serves as a formal statement by the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It emphasizes the promotion of diversity and tolerance while formally condemning hate.

Why It Matters

This resolution establishes an official congressional position on civil rights values, though it does not allocate funding or change federal law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws?

No, this is a commemorative resolution expressing the sense of the House and does not change federal law or allocate funding.

What happens next with this resolution?

It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, where it will be reviewed before any potential vote by the full House.

Key Facts

The document is a House Resolution (HRES).
The resolution's stated purpose is to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The resolution advocates for the celebration of diversity and the promotion of tolerance.
The resolution includes a formal condemnation of hate.
The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.

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Connected Entities

personMartin Luther King, Jr.“The subject of the commemorative resolution.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

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