Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.

8/8/2024, 12:35 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Bill 118 HRES 1399, also known as the "Charity Adams Earley Commemorative Stamp Act," is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing the sense that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, a part of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.

Charity Adams Earley was a trailblazing African American woman who served as the first African American commissioned officer in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She was a pioneer in breaking down barriers for women and African Americans in the military, and her contributions to the war effort and to the advancement of civil rights have been widely recognized.

The resolution highlights Charity Adams Earley's remarkable achievements and her dedication to serving her country. It calls for the issuance of a commemorative stamp to honor her legacy and to inspire future generations to follow in her footsteps. If passed, this resolution would serve as a fitting tribute to Charity Adams Earley and would help to ensure that her contributions to American history are remembered and celebrated for years to come.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1399

Introduced on
2024-08-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/2/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Bill 118 HRES 1399, also known as the "Charity Adams Earley Commemorative Stamp Act," is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing the sense that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, a part of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.

Charity Adams Earley was a trailblazing African American woman who served as the first African American commissioned officer in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She was a pioneer in breaking down barriers for women and African Americans in the military, and her contributions to the war effort and to the advancement of civil rights have been widely recognized.

The resolution highlights Charity Adams Earley's remarkable achievements and her dedication to serving her country. It calls for the issuance of a commemorative stamp to honor her legacy and to inspire future generations to follow in her footsteps. If passed, this resolution would serve as a fitting tribute to Charity Adams Earley and would help to ensure that her contributions to American history are remembered and celebrated for years to come.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action8/2/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.