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Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin.
12/30/2022, 4:33 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 944
Bill 117 H.Res. 944, also known as the "Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin" resolution, was introduced in the US Congress to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Claudette Colvin to the civil rights movement.
Claudette Colvin was a young African American woman who, at the age of 15, refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks famously did the same. Despite facing arrest and discrimination, Colvin's act of defiance helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott and played a significant role in the fight against racial segregation in the United States.
The resolution acknowledges Colvin's bravery and courage in standing up against injustice, and honors her legacy as a trailblazer in the civil rights movement. It also calls on all Americans to remember and learn from Colvin's story, and to continue working towards equality and justice for all. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 944 serves as a tribute to Claudette Colvin's important role in the fight for civil rights and as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality in the United States.
Claudette Colvin was a young African American woman who, at the age of 15, refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks famously did the same. Despite facing arrest and discrimination, Colvin's act of defiance helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott and played a significant role in the fight against racial segregation in the United States.
The resolution acknowledges Colvin's bravery and courage in standing up against injustice, and honors her legacy as a trailblazer in the civil rights movement. It also calls on all Americans to remember and learn from Colvin's story, and to continue working towards equality and justice for all. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 944 serves as a tribute to Claudette Colvin's important role in the fight for civil rights and as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 944
This resolution recognizes Claudette Colvin as an integral figure of the civil rights movement and honors her actions leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the related Supreme Court ruling that found segregation on buses to be unconstitutional.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 944
Bill HRES 944 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2022. Bill HRES 944 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2022. Bill HRES 944's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 944
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
64Democrat Cosponsors
64Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 944
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- Alabama
- Congressional tributes
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Public transit
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Supreme Court
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 944
Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin.
Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 944
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