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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Maxine Waters

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 97.9% (526 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (99)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-03-04

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2026-03-04

Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., recognizing his decades of work as a civil rights leader and activist who fought for racial equality and social justice. The measure celebrates his contributions to the civil rights movement and his efforts to advocate for marginalized communities throughout his career. While resolutions like this are primarily ceremonial and don't create new laws or policies, they allow Congress to formally acknowledge significant historical figures and their impact on American society.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.