Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

House Bill

H.R. 7441

119th Congress

Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Norton

D - DC

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Bayard Rustin Stamp Act would direct the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Bayard Rustin, a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington. This bill seeks to recognize Rustin's profound contributions to the civil rights movement and his role as an advocate for nonviolent protest and social justice.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced2/9/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

The Bayard Rustin Stamp Act would direct the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Bayard Rustin, a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington. This bill seeks to recognize Rustin's

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The Bayard Rustin Stamp Act would direct the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Bayard Rustin, a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington. This bill seeks to recognize Rustin's profound contributions to the civil rights movement and his role as an advocate for nonviolent protest and social justice.

Bill Number: 7441
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Bayard Rustin Stamp Act
Bill Number: 7441
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Summary: The Bayard Rustin Stamp Act would direct the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Bayard Rustin, a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington. This bill seeks to recognize Rustin's profound contributions to the civil rig

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Bayard Rustin Stamp Act would direct the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Bayard Rustin, a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington. This bill seeks to recognize Rustin's profound contributions to the civil rights movement and his role as an advocate for nonviolent protest and social justice.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Honors Bayard Rustin, the chief organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech
Recognizes an overlooked civil rights pioneer whose contributions were marginalized during his lifetime due to his sexual orientation
Would add Rustin to the legacy of American heroes featured on U.S. postage stamps, educating future generations about his role in advancing equality
Represents a symbolic acknowledgment of LGBTQ+ contributions to American history and the civil rights movement

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would have primarily symbolic and educational impact, raising awareness of Bayard Rustin's historical significance among Americans who use postage stamps or encounter them in daily life. The commemorative stamp would serve as a teaching tool in schools and communities, helping to complete the historical record of the civil rights movement by recognizing a key figure whose work was long overshadowed. It would particularly resonate with LGBTQ+ communities and civil rights advocates seeking fuller representation of diverse heroes in American history.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7441, 119th Congress (2026). "Bayard Rustin Stamp Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7441

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