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Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".
8/20/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 655
The bill "Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as 'Marcus Garvey Recognition Day'" (H.Res. 655) was introduced in the 119th Congress on August 15, 2025. The purpose of the bill is to officially designate August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day." The key provision is to honor Marcus Garvey on this specific date. The bill expresses support for recognizing the contributions and legacy of Marcus Garvey on this day.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 655
Bill HRES 655 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HRES 655 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025. Bill HRES 655's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of August 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 655
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 655
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 655
Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".
Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".
Comments
Avani Sherrill
789
8 months ago
I don't think this is a good idea. It just doesn't make sense to me. I don't see why it's necessary. It's just not something I agree with. It's like, why do we need this? I don't get it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 655
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