HRES972-119

In Committee

Recognizing the significance of Atlanta, Georgia, as the cradle of the civil rights movement.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 19, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This House Resolution formally recognizes Atlanta, Georgia as the "cradle of the civil rights movement" for its significant contributions to the cause of equal rights in America. It honors the city's continued role as a dynamic and vibrant example of success when Americans are given equal opportunities.

Who Benefits and How

This is a symbolic resolution with no direct economic or legal effects. The City of Atlanta and its civic institutions receive official Congressional recognition for their historical role in the civil rights movement. This may enhance the city's reputation and tourism appeal related to civil rights heritage sites.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No one bears any burden from this resolution. As a commemorative resolution, it creates no mandates, requirements, or costs for any party.

Key Provisions

  • Recognizes Atlanta's significance as the cradle of the civil rights movement
  • Honors Atlanta's immense contributions to the cause of equal rights
  • Celebrates the city as an example of success through equal opportunity

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

A symbolic resolution recognizing Atlanta, Georgia as the cradle of the civil rights movement and honoring its contributions to equal rights in America.

Key Policy Areas

Civil Rights, Historical Recognition

Primary Purpose

A symbolic resolution recognizing Atlanta, Georgia as the cradle of the civil rights movement and honoring its contributions to equal rights in America.

Policy Domains

Civil Rights Historical Recognition

Resolution Body

Identified Gains
  • City of Atlanta
  • Civil rights heritage sites and museums
  • Atlanta tourism industry
Model: N/A | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
City of Atlanta:
Civil rights heritage sites and museums:

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 19, 2025

Mr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Mrs. McBath, Ms. …

Dec 19, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Dec 19, 2025

Submitted in House

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

State & Local Government
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

City of Atlanta municipal government

1/1
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Civil Rights Historical Recognition
Actor Mappings
"the_house"
→ House of Representatives

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