H.Res. 1040 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Feb 5, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors the Greensboro Four sit-in
This is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes the Greensboro Four—four students who participated in a sit-in during the civil rights movement—for their contributions and their role in spurring the creation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. The resolution also celebrates the value of ethnic and racial diversity in America and affirms that sit-ins remain an important form of peaceful protest. It encourages states to teach students about the Greensboro Four in schools.
How it affects you
This resolution is ceremonial and doesn't create new laws or programs that directly change people's lives. It's a way for Congress to honor a moment in civil rights history and encourage education about it.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 5, 2026)
This resolution recognizes (1) the Greensboro Four for their contributions to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, (2) the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States, and (3) the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance. The resolution also encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1040
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Sponsor: Rep. Alma S. Adams (D-NC-12) · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 5, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”