Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2024, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1490

Bill 118 HRES 1490 is a resolution that expresses support for designating September 23, 2024, as "Mary Church Terrell Day." The resolution calls on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's significant contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. Mary Church Terrell was a prominent African American activist and suffragist who fought for racial and gender equality in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and worked tirelessly to advance the rights of African Americans and women. The resolution aims to honor her legacy and raise awareness of her important work in advancing social justice in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1490

Bill HRES 1490 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2024. Bill HRES 1490 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 23, 2024. Bill HRES 1490's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of September 23, 2024

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Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2024, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.