Acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.
Latest action (9 Nov 2018): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1139 is a commemorative resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm's 1968 election to the U.S. House of Representatives as the first African-American woman elected to Congress. It does not create any law, program, or funding; it simply expresses the House's formal acknowledgment of the anniversary and pays tribute to her career. The resolution recounts her background—including her New York State Legislature service, seven terms in Congress, her 1972 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, her role in founding the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Organization for Women, and her contributions to programs such as SNAP and WIC—and recognizes her work on education, employment, and health care issues.
Because it is a resolution of acknowledgment rather than legislation, it would not directly affect any individual, group, agency, or law; its effect would be symbolic, expressing the House's recognition of Chisholm's legacy and its statement of appreciation for her contributions to public service.
The bill was introduced on November 9, 2018, by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) with numerous cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. According to the official record, it did not receive a vote before the 115th Congress ended, meaning it did not pass and would need to be reintroduced in a later Congress to be considered again.
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Official summary
Acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1139 do?
- H.Res. 1139 is a commemorative resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm's 1968 election to the U.S. House of Representatives as the first African-American woman elected to Congress. It does not create any law, program, or funding; it simply expresses the House's formal acknowledgment of the anniversary and pays tribute to her career. The resolution recounts her background—including her New York State Legislature service, seven terms in Congress, her 1972 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, her role in founding the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Organization for Women, and her contributions to programs such as SNAP and WIC—and recognizes her work on education, employment, and health care issues. Because it is a resolution of acknowledgment rather than legislation, it would not directly affect any individual, group, agency, or law; its effect would be symbolic, expressing the House's recognition of Chisholm's legacy and its statement of appreciation for her contributions to public service. The bill was introduced on November 9, 2018, by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) with numerous cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. According to the official record, it did not receive a vote before the 115th Congress ended, meaning it did not pass and would need to be reintroduced in a later Congress to be considered again.
- Has H.Res. 1139 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Nov 2018, H.Res. 1139 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1139?
- H.Res. 1139 was sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY9] (Democrat-NY), with 63 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1139?
- Introduced (9 Nov 2018).
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