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Support and Protection for Freedmen's Settlements: Heritage and Future.

This House of Representatives resolution aims to recognize, preserve, and invest in historical settlements established by freed African Americans. It emphasizes the need to support these communities in accessing clean water, infrastructure, and services, as well as protecting them from environmental threats and gentrification. The goal is to improve residents' living conditions and preserve their heritage.
Key points
Recognition and honoring of historical settlements founded by freed African Americans, highlighting their importance to US history.
Financial and technical support for these communities to ensure access to basic services like clean water and infrastructure.
Protection of settlements from environmental hazards, such as pollution, and from gentrification processes that can lead to displacement.
Encouraging the documentation of these communities' histories, including oral histories and existing records, to preserve their heritage for future generations.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_173
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring the promise of freedom: honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen's Settlements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_173.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recognition and honoring of historical settlements founded by freed African Americans, highlighting their importance to US history.
  • Financial and technical support for these communities to ensure access to basic services like clean water and infrastructure.
  • Protection of settlements from environmental hazards, such as pollution, and from gentrification processes that can lead to displacement.
  • Encouraging the documentation of these communities' histories, including oral histories and existing records, to preserve their heritage for future generations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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