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119-hres-1086119th Congress

Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.

Sponsored By: Representative Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]

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Summary

Recognizing the Clotilda and condemning U.S. participation in the Atlantic slave trade. This resolution would honor the 110 Africans illegally brought to the United States on July 8, 1860 and acknowledge the lasting harm the Atlantic slave trade inflicted on African Americans.

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  • Notes that survivors disembarked near Mobile and went on to establish livelihoods across multiple Alabama counties, linking many present-day families to the Clotilda story.
  • Affirms Africatown's cultural and historical importance, highlights that Mobile Africans preserved language, customs, and community life, and urges continued support for its preservation.
  • Condemns the role of U.S. legal, political, and economic institutions in enabling the transatlantic slave trade and encourages the Architect of the Capitol to consider a memorial on the Capitol Grounds to honor the Clotilda and all victims of the trade.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]

AL • D

Cosponsors

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

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