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Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.

Introduced
Feb 23, 2026
Cosponsors
8
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 23, 2026

Bill Summary

Recognizes the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia and honors the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion. It acknowledges the historical significance of their work.

Sponsored By

Dwight Evans
Democrat · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 23, 2026
  2. Feb 23, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This resolution affects the legacy of Girard College and its leaders, providing official recognition of their contributions to civil rights and African-American integration, and it may also impact the historical record and public awareness of these events.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
9backers
  • Democratic9
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (8)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
IntroducedFeb 23, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 23, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.