Honoring Mr. William DeHart Hubbard.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1083

119th Congress

Honoring Mr. William DeHart Hubbard.

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Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Landsman

D - OH

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0

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Summary

This resolution honors William DeHart Hubbard, a groundbreaking African American athlete who became the first Black American to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1924 for the long jump. The resolution recognizes his historic achievement and lasting impact on American sports and civil rights history. This is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges Hubbard's contributions to the nation.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Honoring Mr. William DeHart Hubbard.

This resolution honors William DeHart Hubbard, a groundbreaking African American athlete who became the first Black American to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1924 for the long jump. The resolution recognizes his historic achievement and lasting impac

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This resolution honors William DeHart Hubbard, a groundbreaking African American athlete who became the first Black American to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1924 for the long jump. The resolution recognizes his historic achievement and lasting impact on American sports and civil rights history. This is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges Hubbard's contributions to the nation.

Bill Number: 1083
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Title: Honoring Mr. William DeHart Hubbard.
Bill Number: 1083
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This resolution honors William DeHart Hubbard, a groundbreaking African American athlete who became the first Black American to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1924 for the long jump. The resolution recognizes his historic achievement and lasting impact on American sports and civil rights hi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors William DeHart Hubbard, a groundbreaking African American athlete who became the first Black American to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1924 for the long jump. The resolution recognizes his historic achievement and lasting impact on American sports and civil rights history. This is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges Hubbard's contributions to the nation.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes William DeHart Hubbard as the first Black American to win an individual Olympic gold medal (long jump, 1924 Paris Olympics)
Honors Hubbard's athletic achievements and his role as a trailblazer during a period of significant racial discrimination in America
This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or budget implications—it serves to formally acknowledge historic contributions
Connects to broader efforts to recognize pioneering African American athletes who broke barriers in sports

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution has no direct impact on Americans' daily lives, as it creates no new laws or programs. Instead, it serves an educational and commemorative purpose by ensuring Congress formally recognizes important figures in American history. Such resolutions help preserve collective memory and can inspire future generations by highlighting individuals who overcame adversity to achieve historic accomplishments.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1083, 119th Congress (2026). "Honoring Mr. William DeHart Hubbard.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1083

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