Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day".

7/4/2024, 3:33 AM

This resolution supports the designation of Stonewall Day to commemorate the significance of the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. It also supports equal rights and protections for all people, including LGBTQIA+ people.

Bill 118 HRES 1321, also known as the "Stonewall Day" resolution, is a piece of legislation that expresses support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day." The bill aims to commemorate the Stonewall riots that took place in June 1969, which were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York City.

The resolution recognizes the significance of the Stonewall riots in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, and acknowledges the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to American society. It also calls on the people of the United States to observe Stonewall Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and promote awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1321 seeks to honor the legacy of the Stonewall riots and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights, and to promote inclusivity and acceptance of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 1321
Introduced on
2024-06-25
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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6/25/2024
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the designation of Stonewall Day to commemorate the significance of the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. It also supports equal rights and protections for all people, including LGBTQIA+ people.

Bill 118 HRES 1321, also known as the "Stonewall Day" resolution, is a piece of legislation that expresses support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day." The bill aims to commemorate the Stonewall riots that took place in June 1969, which were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York City.

The resolution recognizes the significance of the Stonewall riots in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, and acknowledges the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to American society. It also calls on the people of the United States to observe Stonewall Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and promote awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1321 seeks to honor the legacy of the Stonewall riots and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights, and to promote inclusivity and acceptance of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day".

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Latest Summary1/16/2025

This resolution supports the designation of Stonewall Day to commemorate the significance of the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. It also supports equal rights and protections for all people, including LGB...

Latest Action6/25/2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.