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Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2025, be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
9/24/2025, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 691
The bill, designated as H.Res. 691 in the 119th Congress and introduced on September 10, 2025, expresses the sense of Congress to observe August 30, 2025, as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions. The bill does not specify any particular directives or actions but aims to commemorate the anniversary of these institutions established to support education among African Americans following the Civil War. More details can be found in the official bill text available at the provided URLs.
Congressional Summary of HRES 691
This resolution (1) recognizes the 135 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 691
Bill HRES 691 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HRES 691 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025. Bill HRES 691's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of September 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 691
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 691
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 691
Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2025, be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2025, be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
Comments
Julien Gibbons
789
6 months ago
I don't know much about this thing, but it sounds like a good idea. I think it's important to remember history and celebrate important milestones. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 691
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