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SRES 858118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution reocgnizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro.

Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6449)

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 858 from the 118th Congress is a resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro, an organization that promotes outdoor activities and environmental engagement among African Americans. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. There is no official summary or full text available for this resolution, limiting detailed analysis. The resolution falls under the policy area of Environmental Protection.

Bottom Line

This Senate resolution aimed to formally recognize the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro but did not progress beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution acknowledges the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro, an organization focused on connecting African Americans with nature and outdoor activities.
  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on September 25, 2024.
  • No further legislative action was taken, and the resolution is currently classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Outdoor Afro organization', 'African American communities engaged in outdoor and environmental activities', 'Environmental advocacy groups focusing on diversity and inclusion']

Potential Concerns

['No implementation or enforcement provisions are included, as this is a recognition resolution.', 'No funding or authority changes are proposed, limiting direct policy impact.', "The resolution's failure to advance means no formal congressional recognition was granted."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. It is categorized under Environmental Protection, reflecting a focus on environmental engagement and diversity. The resolution did not receive further action and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or priority.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["The resolution's recognition intent could raise awareness of Outdoor Afro and its mission among policymakers and the public, even without formal passage.", 'Failure to pass may limit formal congressional acknowledgment but does not preclude continued advocacy or informal recognition efforts.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary restricts comprehensive transparency and public understanding of the resolution's content. The resolution's failure to advance highlights the importance of tracking legislative progress to assess impact. As a recognition resolution, it does not propose policy changes or funding, which limits oversight complexity but also limits direct governmental impact.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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