Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

House Resolution

H.Res. 669

119th Congress

Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Webster

Representative

Republican

FL-11

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This resolution calls for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer, an African American inventor and draftsman who made important contributions to the development of the telephone and electric light.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

SponsorDaniel Webster (R-FL)

Introduced9/2/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This resolution calls for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer, an African American inventor and draftsman who made important contributions to the development of the telephone and electric

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This resolution calls for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer, an African American inventor and draftsman who made important contributions to the development of the telephone and electric light.

Bill Number: 669
Sponsor: Daniel Webster (R-FL)
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Bill Number: 669
Sponsor: Daniel Webster (R-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Summary: This resolution calls for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer, an African American inventor and draftsman who made important contributions to the development of the telephone and electric light.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution calls for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer, an African American inventor and draftsman who made important contributions to the development of the telephone and electric light.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution expresses the House's support for a commemorative stamp recognizing Latimer's achievements and legacy.
Latimer was an African American inventor and draftsman who helped improve the design of the telephone and electric light bulb in the late 19th century.
Issuing a commemorative stamp would help raise awareness of Latimer's important contributions to American innovation and technology.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would direct the U.S. Postal Service to create and issue a commemorative stamp celebrating the life and work of Lewis Howard Latimer. This would help educate the public about an influential African American inventor and engineer whose innovations had a significant impact on the development of modern technology. The stamp would be of interest to history buffs, stamp collectors, and anyone who wants to learn more about diverse figures in American science and innovation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

669, 119th Congress (2025). "Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-669

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