Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1106

119th Congress

Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

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Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Waters

D - CA

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Summary

This House Resolution formally recognizes and honors the lifetime achievements of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader, activist, and two-time presidential candidate. The resolution celebrates his decades of work fighting for racial equality, economic justice, and human rights in America and around the world.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

This House Resolution formally recognizes and honors the lifetime achievements of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader, activist, and two-time presidential candidate. The resolution celebrates his decades of work fighting for racial e

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This House Resolution formally recognizes and honors the lifetime achievements of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader, activist, and two-time presidential candidate. The resolution celebrates his decades of work fighting for racial equality, economic justice, and human rights in America and around the world.

Bill Number: 1106
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Title: Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Bill Number: 1106
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This House Resolution formally recognizes and honors the lifetime achievements of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader, activist, and two-time presidential candidate. The resolution celebrates his decades of work fighting for racial equality, economic justice, and human rig

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This House Resolution formally recognizes and honors the lifetime achievements of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader, activist, and two-time presidential candidate. The resolution celebrates his decades of work fighting for racial equality, economic justice, and human rights in America and around the world.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes Rev. Jesse Jackson's leadership in the civil rights movement, including his work alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and founding of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Honors his efforts to expand voter registration and political participation among marginalized communities
Acknowledges his advocacy for workers' rights, economic equality, and social justice spanning more than five decades
Celebrates his historic presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 that broke barriers and expanded political possibilities for people of color

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution has symbolic rather than practical impact—it does not create new laws or allocate funding. It serves as an official Congressional recognition of Rev. Jackson's contributions to American society, which can raise public awareness of civil rights history and honor a living legend's legacy. Such resolutions help preserve historical memory and acknowledge individuals who have shaped American democracy.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1106, 119th Congress (2026). "Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1106

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