Condemning the atrocities that occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 30, 1866, in which a White supremacist mob brutalized, terrorized, and killed dozens of Black Americans, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting the fundamental right to vote and to combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1359 is a congressional resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that condemns the violent events that took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 30, 1866, where a White supremacist mob attacked and killed dozens of Black Americans. The resolution also reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to protecting the fundamental right to vote and combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy. The bill does not include legislative provisions or funding but serves as a formal statement of condemnation and commitment to civil rights principles.
H.Res. 1359 is a symbolic resolution condemning historical racial violence and affirming support for voting rights and opposition to White supremacy, currently referred to the House Judiciary Committee and not enacted.
- Condemns the atrocities committed by a White supremacist mob in New Orleans on July 30, 1866.
- Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to supporting the fundamental right to vote.
- Expresses opposition to hatred, injustice, and White supremacy.
['Black Americans and minority communities as subjects of the condemnation and reaffirmation of voting rights.', 'Civil rights organizations and advocates focused on combating racial hatred and protecting voting rights.', 'The general public through the promotion of awareness about historical racial violence and commitment to civil rights.']
['As a resolution without legislative authority or funding, it has no direct implementation or enforcement mechanisms.', 'The symbolic nature may limit practical impact on policy or legal protections.', 'No provisions for oversight or follow-up actions are included.']
The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 15, 2024. It addresses historical racial violence and aligns with ongoing congressional efforts to address civil rights, voting rights, and opposition to racial hatred. The bill's status is noted as failed or expired, indicating it did not advance to enactment during the session.
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['May increase public and legislative awareness of historical racial violence and its legacy.', 'Could contribute to broader congressional discourse on civil rights and voting rights protections.', 'Might influence future legislative proposals addressing racial justice and voting rights.']
The resolution is a non-binding statement without legislative or funding provisions, limiting oversight or enforcement considerations. Transparency is straightforward given the symbolic nature, but tracking the resolution's referral and failure to advance provides insight into congressional priorities and attention to civil rights issues.
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