Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1145
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-02T18:53:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1145) expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month in March 2026. It aims to raise awareness of women's historical contributions, particularly in the women's suffrage movement and broader achievements, under the theme "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future".
Key Provisions
- Historical Recognition: Lists numerous "Whereas" clauses detailing milestones in women's history, including:
- The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention launching women's suffrage.
- Key figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, and Jeanette Rankin.
- Firsts such as Wyoming granting women the vote (1869), the 19th Amendment (1920), first female Senator (1922), Governor (1925), and Cabinet Secretary (1933).
- Modern examples like Felicita Mendez's desegregation case (1946), Native American women elected to Congress (2018), and Kamala Harris as Vice President (2020).
- Origins of National Women's History Week (1978) and its expansion to a month-long observance (1987).
- Core Resolutions:
- Supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
- Recognizes and honors U.S. women and organizations promoting women's history education and the suffrage movement.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution (simple resolution from the House), which does not create new laws, appropriate funds, or amend the Constitution. It only expresses the House's sense and has no legal effect.
Potential Impacts
- Symbolic and Educational: Encourages schools, communities, and governments to celebrate women's history, potentially increasing public awareness and curriculum inclusion.
- No Direct Effects: Minimal impact on government agencies (referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform), citizens, or international relations, as it lacks enforcement power.
- Could inspire local events, similar to past observances supported by Congress since 1981.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Women and Historians: Honored for past and ongoing contributions.
- Educational Institutions: Schools, teachers, and organizations like the National Women's History Alliance benefit from promoted awareness.
- Government: House of Representatives; state and local leaders historically involved in celebrations.
- Communities and Advocacy Groups: Parents, workplaces, and nonprofits focused on women's rights and history.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None; purely declarative, affirming historical facts without altering rights or policies.
- Political: Serves as a bipartisan gesture (introduced by Rep. Thompson of CA) to highlight women's roles in U.S. history, potentially fostering unity on gender equality issues. Reinforces congressional tradition of annual women's history resolutions since 1981.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-03-27: Submitted in House
- 2026-03-27: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s History Month. — issued 2026-03-27 — PDF (5 pages)