# 119-hres-1154: Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during the height of the civil rights era and beyond.

119-hres-1154, Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during the height of the civil rights era and beyond., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-05-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1154
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during the height of the civil rights era and beyond.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-23

## Summary

**Honors the Grandassa Models for redefining beauty standards by championing natural Black beauty and African cultural pride.** It recognizes their 1962 "Naturally ’62" debut in Harlem, names key founders and original models, notes one original member is living at age 99, and highlights the Grandassa Association's ongoing work preserving culture, raising scholarships, promoting African-inspired fashion, and connecting generations in New York City.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act
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## Sources
- [119-hres-1154 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1154)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hres-1058: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implem…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1058)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1154 (as of 2026-05-23).