HRES 95 119th Congress House In Committee

Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

Latest action: 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. · Feb 4, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Independent · NC
Cosponsors (16)
Rep. BrownRep. IveyRep. JohnsonRep. TlaibRep. FousheeRep. RossDel. NortonRep. GoldmanRep. DavisRep. Green+6 more

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