Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1071

119th Congress

Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.

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Introduced:Feb 23, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Evans

D - PA

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Summary

This resolution honors the historic fight to desegregate Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school that excluded Black students for over a century despite being funded by public trusts. It recognizes the civil rights leaders and activists who challenged discriminatory policies and eventually won integration in 1968, marking an important milestone in the broader struggle for educational equality in America.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/23/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.

This resolution honors the historic fight to desegregate Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school that excluded Black students for over a century despite being funded by public trusts. It recognizes the civil rights leaders and activists who challenged d

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This resolution honors the historic fight to desegregate Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school that excluded Black students for over a century despite being funded by public trusts. It recognizes the civil rights leaders and activists who challenged discriminatory policies and eventually won integration in 1968, marking an important milestone in the broader struggle for educational equality in America.

Bill Number: 1071
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.
Bill Number: 1071
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Summary: This resolution honors the historic fight to desegregate Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school that excluded Black students for over a century despite being funded by public trusts. It recognizes the civil rights leaders and activists who challenged discriminatory policies and eventually wo

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors the historic fight to desegregate Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school that excluded Black students for over a century despite being funded by public trusts. It recognizes the civil rights leaders and activists who challenged discriminatory policies and eventually won integration in 1968, marking an important milestone in the broader struggle for educational equality in America.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates the successful desegregation of Girard College in Philadelphia, which had excluded African-American students since its founding in 1848
Honors civil rights leaders and community activists who fought legal and social battles to end racial discrimination at the institution
Highlights an often-overlooked chapter of the Civil Rights Movement that took place in Northern cities, not just the South
Serves as a symbolic recognition of ongoing efforts to achieve educational equity and racial justice in American schools

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This is a commemorative resolution with no direct policy changes or budget implications. It primarily serves to educate the public about an important civil rights struggle and honor those who fought for integration. The resolution helps preserve historical memory and may inspire continued conversations about educational equity, particularly benefiting communities in Philadelphia and those interested in civil rights history.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1071, 119th Congress (2026). "Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1071

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