Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.

House Resolution

H.Res. 48

119th Congress

Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darin LaHood

Representative

Republican

IL-16

Cosponsors

68

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This resolution celebrates the 96th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday while honoring his legacy by promoting diversity, tolerance, and condemnation of hate. It recognizes Dr. Kings contributions to civil rights, nonviolent social change, and the pursuit of equality. The resolution reaffirms congressional commitment to the values he championed.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution celebrates the 96th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday while honoring his legacy by promoting diversity, tolerance, and condemnation of hate. It recognizes Dr. Kings contributions to civil rights, nonviolent social change, and the pursuit of equality. The resolution reaffirms congressional commitment to the values he championed.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution celebrates the 96th anniversary of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Celebrates 96th anniversary of Dr. Kings birthday
Promotes diversity and tolerance
Condemns hate
Honors civil rights legacy
Reaffirms commitment to equality values

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Annual congressional recognition of Dr. Kings birthday serves to remind the nation of his enduring message of nonviolence, equality, and justice. Such resolutions connect his historical legacy to contemporary challenges around discrimination and hate. They provide an opportunity for Congress to formally restate commitment to the civil rights principles Dr. King advanced.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Racial and ethnic relations

Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

U.S. history

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

48, 119th Congress (2025). "Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-48