A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 63

119th Congress

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vo

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael D. Crapo

Senator

Republican

ID

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution celebrates Black History Month, recognizing the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It acknowledges the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality while honoring the cultural, social, economic, and political contributions of Black Americans to the nation.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S798)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution celebrates Black History Month, recognizing the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It acknowledges the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality while honoring the cultural, social, economic, and political contributions of Black Americans to the nation.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution authorizes the Senate Committee on Finance to make specified expenditures and employ personnel for the 119th Congress.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Celebrates Black History Month
Recognizes African American contributions to U.S. history
Honors civil rights achievements and ongoing work
Commemorates cultural and social contributions
Non-binding Senate resolution
Annual recognition of Black history and heritage

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Black History Month resolutions are annual congressional traditions recognizing the contributions of African Americans to American society, culture, and governance. These commemorative resolutions have no binding effect but serve to formally acknowledge the importance of Black history education and the ongoing work toward racial equality. The resolution joins decades of similar congressional recognitions dating back to the 1970s.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional committees

Senate Committee on Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

63, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution celebrating Black History Month.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-63