Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, 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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1571, expresses support for designating September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day." It also calls on Congress to officially acknowledge Mary Church Terrell's significant work in the civil rights and women's rights movements. The resolution highlights her birthdate, September 23, 1863, as the reason for this proposed date.
The bill affects how Congress might formally recognize Mary Church Terrell and her historical contributions. It details her activism, including her role in desegregating eating places in the District of Columbia and her involvement with organizations like the National Association of Colored Women and the NAACP. It does not create any new laws or government programs.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a resolution, it is a statement of opinion by the House and does not require Senate action or the President's signature to become law. If the committee acts on it, it would then proceed to the full House for consideration.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1571 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1571, expresses support for designating September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day." It also calls on Congress to officially acknowledge Mary Church Terrell's significant work in the civil rights and women's rights movements. The resolution highlights her birthdate, September 23, 1863, as the reason for this proposed date. The bill affects how Congress might formally recognize Mary Church Terrell and her historical contributions. It details her activism, including her role in desegregating eating places in the District of Columbia and her involvement with organizations like the National Association of Colored Women and the NAACP. It does not create any new laws or government programs. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a resolution, it is a statement of opinion by the House and does not require Senate action or the President's signature to become law. If the committee acts on it, it would then proceed to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.Res. 1571 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1571. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1571?
- H.Res. 1571 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1571?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (21 Sep 2026).
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