HR5309Referred to Committee

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-11
Introduced
206
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Rosa L. DeLauro
Rosa L. DeLauro
Democrat · CT · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (600 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2025-09-11

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Plain-English Summary

This bill honors the legacy of Constance Baker Motley, a pioneering civil rights lawyer and federal judge who fought against racial discrimination and helped advance voting rights and desegregation efforts. The tribute recognizes her groundbreaking work as one of the first African American women to achieve prominence in the legal field and her lasting impact on civil rights law. The bill is primarily a commemorative measure rather than one that creates new policies or programs.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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