Commending the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 22 co-sponsors

The bill formally honors NBCSL for 50 years of bipartisan leadership and advocacy on equity, health, education, and criminal justice, recognizing its role as a national network for

Bill text as passed House (HR2164ER)

Summary of HR 2164 (2026 Special Session I, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

HR 2164 is a House of Delegates resolution recognizing and commending the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

The measure affirms NBCSL’s role as a bipartisan membership organization representing Black state legislators and its efforts to address issues affecting Black communities and underserved populations.

Key Provisions

Official commendation: The resolution expresses admiration and congratulations to NBCSL for fifty years of service, leadership, and policy innovation.

Recognition of NBCSL’s work: It highlights NBCSL’s functions as a national network and clearinghouse for ideas, research, and best practices among Black state legislators and staff.

Acknowledgement of impact: The resolution notes NBCSL’s advocacy on equity, economic opportunity, health, education, criminal justice reform, and community well-being; its efforts to foster bipartisan solutions; and its role in empowering state legislators to improve outcomes for families and communities.

Formal presentation: directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to NBCSL as an expression of the House’s admiration.

Who Would Be Affected

NBCSL and its leadership and members at the state level.

The Virginia House of Delegates and its constituents, particularly in the context of recognizing national organizations contributing to public policy and community well-being.

The broader public, through formal acknowledgment of NBCSL’s contributions and anniversary.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Adoption status: The measure was introduced and presented on June 21, 2026, during Special Session I, and laid on the Speaker’s table.

Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is listed as well as co-sponsors (Cia Price, Bonita Anthony, Cliff Hayes, Nicole Cole), indicating bipartisan or cross-member support.

Next steps: If adopted by the House, the Clerk would finalise and present a commemorative copy to NBCSL.

Practical Impact

Symbolic and ceremonial impact: The resolution serves to publicly recognize NBCSL’s 50-year milestone and its contributions to policy development and leadership.

No substantive policy changes: The resolution does not enact policy, authorize funding, or create new programs. Its effect is primarily honorary and ceremonial.

Notable Details

NBCSL background: Represents more than 700 Black state legislators nationwide and serves a constituency of more than 50 million Black Americans.

Mission and activities cited: Research, training, education initiatives, and advocacy on equity, health, education, economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, and community well-being.

If you’d like, I can provide a more concise one-paragraph summary or a side-by-side comparison with similar resolutions recognizing civic organizations.