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Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2026Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 615

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Feb 25, 2026)

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

What just happenedFeb 25, 2026

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687-688)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
39 cosponsors
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Passed SenateFeb 25, 202655

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 202600

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."