Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.

House Resolution

H.Res. 968

119th Congress

Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.

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Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Waters

D - CA

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Summary

This House resolution celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. It honors Dr. Dorothy Irene Height's 42-year presidency and current leader Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, recognizing NCNW's network of 2 million members and 330 affiliate organizations advocating for racial justice, gender equality, and economic opportunity.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.

This House resolution celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. It honors Dr. Dorothy Irene Height's 42-year presidency and current leader Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, recognizing NCNW

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This House resolution celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. It honors Dr. Dorothy Irene Height's 42-year presidency and current leader Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, recognizing NCNW's network of 2 million members and 330 affiliate organizations advocating for racial justice, gender equality, and economic opportunity.

Bill Number: 968
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Title: Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.
Bill Number: 968
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This House resolution celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. It honors Dr. Dorothy Irene Height's 42-year presidency and current leader Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, recognizing NCNW's network of 2 million members and 330

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House resolution celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. It honors Dr. Dorothy Irene Height's 42-year presidency and current leader Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, recognizing NCNW's network of 2 million members and 330 affiliate organizations advocating for racial justice, gender equality, and economic opportunity.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates NCNW's founding in 1935 by educator Mary McLeod Bethune
Honors Dr. Dorothy Height's 42 years of transformative leadership
Recognizes NCNW's 2 million members and 330 affiliate organizations
Celebrates the Black Family Reunion and other signature programs
Notes NCNW headquarters is the only Black-owned building on Pennsylvania Avenue
Commends current CEO Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley's leadership

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily impacts the 2 million members of NCNW and the broader African American community. It recognizes programs benefiting Black women, families, and communities through STEM education, economic empowerment, and health initiatives. The resolution validates decades of work reducing racial and gender disparities affecting millions of Americans.

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Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

968, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-968

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