Congressional Power of the Purse Act

House Bill

H.R. 5220

119th Congress

Congressional Power of the Purse Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Representative

Democratic

DC-0

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This bill would require the U.S. Postal Service to issue a forever stamp featuring Bayard Rustin, an important civil rights leader. The stamp would help honor Rustin's life and work in the fight for equality.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the U.S. Postal Service to issue a forever stamp featuring Bayard Rustin, an important civil rights leader. The stamp would help honor Rustin's life and work in the fight for equality.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Bayard Rustin Stamp Act This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue a forever stamp depicting Bayard Rustin to honor his life and work.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue a forever stamp depicting Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was a key organizer of the March on Washington and an influential civil rights activist
The stamp would help raise awareness of Rustin's important contributions to the civil rights movement

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would celebrate the legacy of Bayard Rustin and bring greater recognition to his vital role in the civil rights struggle. The stamp would be available nationwide, allowing Americans to commemorate Rustin's work and educate themselves about this historic figure. This could inspire more people, especially younger generations, to learn about the civil rights movement and Rustin's often overlooked but crucial contributions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5220, 119th Congress (2025). "Congressional Power of the Purse Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5220