H.Res. 691 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Sep 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors 1890 historically Black universities
This resolution recognizes historically Black universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890, and celebrates their 135 years of contributions to the United States. It supports efforts by the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with these institutions, and commits Congress to working across party lines to address past funding and program inequities they have faced.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative resolution that expresses Congress's recognition and support for these universities. It doesn't create new laws or make direct changes to most people's daily lives, but it reflects a commitment to addressing historical inequities in how these institutions have been funded and supported.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 10, 2025)
This resolution (1) recognizes the 135 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions.
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.
1st SessionH.Res. 691
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2025, be observed as the 135th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
Sponsor: Rep. Alma S. Adams (D-NC-12) · Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 10, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.”