# 119-hres-1086: 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.

119-hres-1086, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1086
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL)
- Cosponsors: 24
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (24)

- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1086 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1086)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1086 (as of 2026-04-21).