Bill

HRES 146

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

119th Congress Introduced by Yvette Clarke and 4 co-sponsors

Honors the Harlem Renaissance and supports recognition, preservation, and programs to celebrate its legacy while protecting Harlem’s cultural assets and community.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Bill Summary · HRES 146

Summary of H.Res. 146: Honoring the Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance

Overview

H.Res. 146 is a House of Representatives resolution introduced on February 21, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The measure honors and memorializes the Harlem Renaissance as a pivotal cultural, social, and political movement in American history, and expresses support for recognizing, promoting, and preserving its legacy.

Purpose and intent

Acknowledges that the Harlem Renaissance represented a defining moment for African Americans and the African diaspora, highlighting the contributions of intellectuals, artists, performers, writers, poets, and musicians whose work advanced self-determination and empowerment.
Emphasizes that the movement fostered pride and control over Black representation in American culture and laid groundwork for the civil rights era, continuing to inform contemporary efforts toward social justice and equal rights.
Seeks to promote ongoing recognition and interpretation of the Harlem Renaissance through modern programs and initiatives.

Key provisions

Recognition of the Harlem Renaissance as a pivotal historical and cultural influence on American society.
Emphasis on its role in inspiring pride, self-representation, and a foundation for civil rights and ongoing social justice efforts.
Authorization for efforts to recognize, promote, preserve, and celebrate the Harlem Renaissance and its continuum through contemporary interpretive programs.
Commitment to protecting Harlem’s historic assets and cultural legacy, as well as the history of its people, from encroachments that could displace low- and moderate-income residents and undermine the neighborhood’s cultural identity and economic value for Harlem and New York City.
Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance’s lasting impact on art, literature, music, discourse, and culture in the United States.

Affected parties and impact

While not a funding or mandatory regulatory measure, the resolution signals federal support for recognizing and preserving Harlem’s cultural heritage.
Aims to counter displacement pressures by articulating protective language around Harlem’s historic assets and neighborhood character.
Encourages ongoing interpretive, educational, and cultural programs that reflect the Harlem Renaissance’s legacy.

Procedural status and timeline

Introduced: February 21, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (no further action noted in the text provided).

Notes

As a resolution, H.Res. 146 does not enact new law or provide appropriations; it expresses recognition and encourages related programs and protections consistent with its stated purposes.

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