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Honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and calling on Congress to fulfill the demands of the March participants, including decent housing, the right to vote, and a fair wage.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 661
Bill 118 H.Res. 661, titled "Honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to commemorate the historic March on Washington that took place 60 years ago, where thousands of Americans gathered to demand equal rights and economic opportunities for all.
The resolution calls on Congress to fulfill the demands of the March participants, which include providing decent housing, ensuring the right to vote for all citizens, and guaranteeing a fair wage for all workers. These demands were central to the goals of the original March on Washington and remain relevant today as the fight for social and economic justice continues.
By honoring the legacy of the March on Washington and reaffirming the importance of these demands, Bill 118 H.Res. 661 seeks to inspire continued efforts to achieve equality and justice for all Americans. It serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made since the historic march, while also highlighting the work that still needs to be done to ensure that all individuals have access to the opportunities and rights they deserve.
The resolution calls on Congress to fulfill the demands of the March participants, which include providing decent housing, ensuring the right to vote for all citizens, and guaranteeing a fair wage for all workers. These demands were central to the goals of the original March on Washington and remain relevant today as the fight for social and economic justice continues.
By honoring the legacy of the March on Washington and reaffirming the importance of these demands, Bill 118 H.Res. 661 seeks to inspire continued efforts to achieve equality and justice for all Americans. It serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made since the historic march, while also highlighting the work that still needs to be done to ensure that all individuals have access to the opportunities and rights they deserve.
Current Status of Bill HRES 661
Bill HRES 661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 22, 2023. Bill HRES 661 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 22, 2023. Bill HRES 661's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of August 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 661
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 661
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 661
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