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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Alma S. Adams

Democrat · NC · Representative

Votes with party: 99.1% (653 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (36)

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-05

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Committee Activity

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House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-02-05
House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-02-05

Plain-English Summary

This resolution recognizes (1) the Greensboro Four for their contributions to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, (2) the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States, and (3) the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance. The resolution also encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1040 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1040 Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2026 Ms. Adams (for herself, Mr. Ivey, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Frost, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mrs. Foushee, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Sewell, Ms. McClellan, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Ross, Mr. Fields, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Stansbury, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Norton, Mr. Cleaver, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Ms. Brown, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Tlaib, Mrs. McIver, Ms. Strickland, Mrs. Beatty, and Mr. Espaillat) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month. Whereas February 1, 2026, is the 66th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-in; Whereas February 1, 2026, also marks the beginning of Black History month, and America's celebration of the contributions of Black Americans to America's rich history and culture; Whereas Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), Franklin McCain, and David Richmond are the members of the Greensboro Four; Whereas the Greensboro Four attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Whereas the Greensboro Four were refused service at the F.W. Woolworth cafeteria in Greensboro, North Carolina, on February 1, 1960; Whereas the Greensboro Four ignited a movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South; Whereas the Greensboro Four were joined by female students from Bennett College and Greensboro Women's College; Whereas the sit-ins spread nationwide with over 700,000 people participating, including students, clergymen, and citizens, both White and Black; Whereas the protests resulted in more than 3,000 arrests; Whereas the Greensboro Four remained peaceful throughout the 6-month sit-in; and Whereas the Woolworth Lunch Counter was integrated on July 26, 1960: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the Greensboro Four for their contribution to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students in the civil rights movement coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee; (2) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation; (3) recognizes the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance to spur positive social change; and (4) encourages all States to include in their educational curriculum the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four. <all>

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