Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1359

Introduced
7/15/24  

Caption

Condemning the atrocities that occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 30, 1866, in which a White supremacist mob brutalized, terrorized, and killed dozens of Black Americans, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting the fundamental right to vote and to combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy.

Impact

The resolution highlights the significance of the New Orleans Riots as a pivotal moment in American history that fueled legislative changes, including the Reconstruction Acts and the ratification of the 14th and 15th Amendments. It serves as a reminder of the violent efforts to suppress Black Americans' rights, linking historical events to contemporary issues regarding voting rights and systemic racism. By officially recognizing these events, the resolution seeks to foster awareness and prevent future injustices.

Summary

HR1359 is a resolution that condemns the violent events that transpired in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 30, 1866, when a White supremacist mob brutally attacked and killed numerous Black Americans. The resolution aims to honor the victims of this incident by recognizing the fundamental right to vote for all Americans and reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to combatting hatred, injustice, and White supremacy. By addressing these historical atrocities, the resolution aligns itself with the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality in the United States.

Contention

Notably, the resolution acknowledges the failure of governmental authorities at the time to protect those advocating for civil rights, as well as the systemic violence that has historically aimed to undermine the rights of Black Americans. While the resolution is primarily a symbolic act, it raises important discussions about the lingering effects of such historical injustices and the responsibility of the government to rectify past wrongs and champion civil rights for all citizens.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR663

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US HR413

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US HB4066

Countering White Supremacist Extremism Act

US SR40

Urges Federal Bureau of Investigation to categorize white supremacists as domestic terrorists.

US AR94

Urges Federal Bureau of Investigation to categorize white supremacists as domestic terrorists.

US HR414

Recognizing that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the crime of enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States.

US HR1192

Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

US HR481

Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

US HR498

Condemning the surge in antisemitic violence in the United States and reaffirming support for the safety and civil rights of Jewish Americans.

US HR1411

Recognizing July 2024 as the 30th anniversary of the reproductive justice movement to raise awareness around the history of reproductive justice and honor the foremothers of the reproductive justice movement, build a world in which Black girls and gender expansive people, as well as all Americans marginalized by their race, class, or gender, are free from systems of reproductive oppression of their bodies, sexuality, labor, and reproduction.

Similar Bills

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