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HRES 1121118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

Policy Area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jun 29, 2024
Latest Action Date
Apr 9, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1121 is a congressional resolution recognizing the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The bill does not include substantive legislative provisions or policy changes but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the historical significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1121 is a non-legislative resolution commemorating the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, with no direct policy impact or new legal authority.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally recognizes the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee but did not progress.
  • The bill does not contain substantive legislative text or propose changes to existing law.
Who Benefits?

['Historians and educators who focus on civil rights history', 'Civil rights advocacy groups interested in commemorative recognition', 'The general public through increased awareness of historical civil rights milestones']

Potential Concerns

['Since the resolution contains no legislative provisions, there are no direct implementation or cost concerns.', 'The lack of substantive text limits oversight or enforcement considerations.', 'As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new authority or obligations.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It aligns with ongoing congressional practices of recognizing significant historical events related to civil rights. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is now considered failed or expired.

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Indirect Effects

['May contribute to public and legislative awareness of the historical importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.', 'Could support educational and commemorative activities related to civil rights history.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution lacks substantive legislative text, which limits the scope for oversight or transparency concerns. Its primary function is symbolic recognition, and it does not allocate funding, create new authorities, or impose regulatory requirements.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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