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HR 901

Calloway, AJ; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Bell and 5 co-sponsors

Non-binding House resolution honors AJ Calloway for media work, mentorship, and mental-health advocacy; ceremonial recognition with a copy prepared for him, no legal impact.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 901

Summary — H.R. 901 (House Resolution 901): Commending AJ Calloway

Status: House Read and Adopted (introduced Jan 31, 2025; House passage Mar 10, 2025 by voice/roll vote 410–1; received in Senate Mar 11, 2025 and referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)

Main purpose

H.R. 901 is a non‑binding, commendatory resolution recognizing and honoring AJ Calloway for his contributions to media, education, mentorship, mental‑health advocacy, and community service. It expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for his professional achievements and civic involvement.

Key provisions

  • Formally commends AJ Calloway for:
    • His journalism and high‑profile interviews with humanitarians, political figures, and entertainment personalities.
    • His role as original co‑host of BET’s 106 & Park, and 15 years as co‑host of the nationally syndicated program EXTRA (noting EXTRA’s Daytime Emmy Awards in 2014 and 2016).
    • His business leadership as CEO of Collective Professional Resource Group and head of Off the Plantation Productions Inc.
    • His service in education and mentorship (Howard University alumnus; taught a graduate‑level course at Howard pro bono; service on Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Dean’s Advisory Board; Vice‑Chairman of the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Foundation).
    • His advocacy for mental‑health awareness (board member of Silence the Shame Inc.).
    • Civic and fraternal affiliations (Life Member, Omega Psi Phi; Prince Hall Mason; member of 100 Black Men of America Inc.).
    • His role as husband and father and commitment to faith and family.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to AJ Calloway.

Who is affected

  • AJ Calloway is the sole subject and beneficiary of the recognition.
  • The resolution has no regulatory, statutory, or budgetary effect on individuals, agencies, or programs. It is ceremonial and symbolic.

Sponsors and cosponsors

Primary sponsors include Representatives Dale W. Strong, L.C. Myles, Park Cannon, Karen Bennett, Omari Crawford, Eric Bell, and Inga Willis. Cosponsors include Gabe Evans and Mark E. Green.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Introduced in the House: Jan 31, 2025.
  • Considered under suspension of the rules; debated (40 minutes).
  • Passed in the House on Mar 10, 2025: motion to suspend the rules and pass agreed to by Yeas and Nays 410–1 (Roll No. 64).
  • Received in the Senate on Mar 11, 2025; read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (and Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology).
  • Administrative actions recorded through May 23, 2025 (placement on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted; enrolled).

Impact

This resolution is purely honorary. It recognizes AJ Calloway’s public and civic contributions and authorizes distribution of a copy to him. There are no legal, funding, or programmatic changes resulting from H.R. 901.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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