H. Res. 146 (119th)Bill Overview

Honoring the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and political movement in American history.

Simple ResolutionArts, Culture, Religion|Arts, Culture, Religion
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a House simple resolution that honors the Harlem Renaissance and encourages recognition, preservation, and celebration of its history. It expresses the views of the House of Representatives but does not create binding law, change federal programs, or require action by the Senate or the President. Its statements are symbolic and intended to promote awareness and protection of Harlem's cultural legacy.

This House resolution honors the Harlem Renaissance, describing its cultural, social, and political significance and listing major people, organizations, and events associated with the movement.

It recognizes the Great Migration, celebrates artistic achievements, supports preservation and interpretive programs, and calls for protecting Harlem’s historic assets from displacement.

The resolution is declarative and does not appropriate funds or create new legal authorities.

Passage0/100

H. Res. is nonlegislative and does not create law; likely adopted in House but cannot become statute.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a commemorative resolution: it provides extensive historical context and clear statements of recognition and support but does not create enforceable obligations, funding authorities, or implementation mechanisms.

Contention18/100

Liberal emphasizes anti-displacement and calls for funding

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governments · Housing marketFederal agencies · Local governments

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Local governmentsMay increase awareness and cultural tourism, potentially supporting local hospitality and museum jobs.
  • Housing marketEncourages preservation efforts that could help protect affordable housing and neighborhood character.
  • Potential benefitSupports creation or expansion of educational and interpretive programs about Harlem Renaissance history.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenResolution is symbolic and creates no direct funding, regulatory, or enforcement authority.
  • Federal agenciesCould raise public expectations for federal action or funding that the resolution does not authorize.
  • Local governmentsLanguage to "protect" assets may prompt local preservation rules that increase property owners' costs.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberal emphasizes anti-displacement and calls for funding
Progressive95%

Likely strongly supportive; views the resolution as overdue recognition of Black cultural achievement and a statement against displacement.

Sees the resolution as a platform to advocate for preservation, community investment, and educational programming tied to social justice goals.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally supportive while noting the resolution is largely ceremonial.

Appreciates cultural recognition and preservation language but wants clarity that the text does not commit federal funds or expand federal authority.

Leans supportive
Conservative80%

Mostly supportive of a cultural-commemorative resolution but cautious about implicit policy implications.

Comfortable with recognition of history, while skeptical of any language that could imply federal intervention in local housing or zoning.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

H. Res. is nonlegislative and does not create law; likely adopted in House but cannot become statute.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the committee will schedule consideration
  • Typographical and drafting errors in submitted text
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberal emphasizes anti-displacement and calls for funding

H. Res. is nonlegislative and does not create law; likely adopted in House but cannot become statute.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a commemorative resolution: it provides extensive historical context and clear statements of recognition and support but does not create enforceable obli…

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