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HR0671Introduced in the House

HONORS-REV. JESSE JACKSON

Passed

Introduced by Emanuel Welch, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Honors the life and unwavering commitment of Reverend Jesse Jackson upon his death on February 17, 2026.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor All Other Members of the House

February 17, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  5. Resolution Adopted

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

  25. Added Co-Sponsor All Other Members of the House

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