# 119-hres-654: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

119-hres-654, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-654
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Clearing Marcus Garvey's name and recognizing his leadership in the global struggle for Black rights.** This resolution would express the view that Garvey was innocent of the charges brought against him and would call for steps to restore his reputation and legacy. - Families and Black communities: Offers symbolic vindication to Garvey's supporters and descendants and aligns with millions of petitioners who have asked for his exoneration. - Federal executive: Urges the President to consider and take appropriate measures within presidential power to exonerate Garvey and clear his record. - Historical and international recognition: Affirms Garvey's status as a major Black leader and thinker and notes his recognition as a national hero in Jamaica and an influential figure worldwide.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-654 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/654)

## 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-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-654 (as of 2026-04-21).