Recognizing the bicentennial of the historic DACOR Bacon House.

House Resolution

H.Res. 964

119th Congress

Recognizing the bicentennial of the historic DACOR Bacon House.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer McClellan

D - VA

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the DACOR Bacon House, a historic Washington D.C. building that has hosted Supreme Court justices, presidents, Russian diplomats, and is now headquarters for retired diplomats. The house was built in 1825 using enslaved labor and has connections to George Washington's personal secretary, the Lincoln Bible, and America's diplomatic history.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the DACOR Bacon House, a historic Washington D.C. building that has hosted Supreme Court justices, presidents, Russian diplomats, and is now headquarters for retired diplomats. The house was built in 1825 using enslaved labor and has connections to George Washington's personal secretary, the Lincoln Bible, and America's diplomatic history.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Celebrates the bicentennial of DACOR Bacon House, built in 1825 in Washington D.C.
Notes the building was constructed using enslaved labor - an important historical acknowledgment
Chief Justice John Marshall and other Supreme Court justices boarded at the house
Owner William Thomas Carroll provided the "Lincoln Bible" used at inaugurations including Obama and Trump
Served as residence for Russian Imperial Minister Shishkin (1875-1878)
Now headquarters for DACOR - Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This symbolic resolution primarily benefits the DACOR organization and the foreign affairs community by providing Congressional recognition of their historic headquarters. The resolution's explicit acknowledgment that the house was built with enslaved labor reflects modern historical reckoning. D.C. heritage tourism and the diplomatic community gain recognition of an underappreciated historic site. No policy changes or funding involved.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

964, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the bicentennial of the historic DACOR Bacon House.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-964