# 119-hres-1281: Recognizing the 175th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

119-hres-1281, Recognizing the 175th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Pi sorority., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1281
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the 175th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Recognizes Alpha Delta Pi's 175th anniversary and its place as the first secret society for college women.** This resolution would note the sorority's founding on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia and identify its six founders. It would highlight more than 290,000 lifetime initiates, chapters at over 220 colleges and universities, 165 active alumnae associations, and headquarters in Atlanta. It would also call out philanthropy that raises over $1 million annually for Ronald McDonald House, roughly 300,000 community service hours each year, hazing-prevention work, notable alumnae achievements, and a 175th Grand Convention in Palm Desert June 17–20, 2026.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R-FL), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hres-1281 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1281)

## Related
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- [119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-21)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-4145: Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4145)
- [119-hr-7: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1281 (as of 2026-09-21).