S.Res. 615 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Feb 25, 2026, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRecognizes Black History Month contributions
This resolution celebrates Black History Month and calls on the United States to honor the contributions African Americans have made throughout U.S. history. It expresses support for reflecting on that history and moving forward as a nation dedicated to liberty and justice for all.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative resolution, so it doesn't create new laws or directly change things in your daily life. It's a statement of recognition and values from Congress.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Feb 25, 2026)
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
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 SessionS.Res. 615
RESOLUTION
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
Sponsor: Sen. Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) · Introduced Feb 25, 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 25, 2026: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687-688)”