HRES 917
117th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
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Georgia
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Violent crime
Condemning the atrocities that occurred in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912 in which over 1,100 Black Americans were terrorized and driven out by white supremacist mobs, including dozens of Black Americans who owned land in the county, and reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to combating white supremacy, hatred, and injustice.
Introduced: February 9, 2022
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 9, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1078)
Feb 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns the lynching of Rob Edwards, Oscar Daniel, and Ernest Knox and the actions of white supremacist mobs that drove out the Black population of Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912. It also expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migrations of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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