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HR 826

Smith, Rashan Ali; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Henderson and 4 co-sponsors

House honors Rashan Ali Smith for media success and community work, especially founding Sporty Girls, Inc.; a symbolic, nonbinding recognition with a copy for Ms. Smith.

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Bill Summary · HR 826

Summary — H.R. 826: "Smith, Rashan Ali; commend"

Overview

H.R. 826 is a House resolution introduced January 28, 2025, that formally recognizes and commends Rashan Ali Smith for her professional accomplishments and community service. It is an honorary, non‑binding resolution (ceremonial) that extends the House’s best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success and directs the Clerk to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Ms. Smith.

Key provisions

  • Formally recognizes and commends Rashan Ali Smith for her professional achievements in radio, television, podcasting, and authorship.
  • Highlights and acknowledges her community contributions, notably founding Sporty Girls, Inc., a nonprofit serving girls ages 8–18 through sports and life-skill programming (founded 2006; served nearly 2,000 girls in Metro Atlanta to date).
  • Notes planned relaunch of Sporty Girls, Inc. in 2025.
  • Notes publication of a children’s book, "Piper Sky’s Pink Popsicle Shoes," membership and service with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., recurring role on a Tyler Perry/BET+ show, and family details.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Rashan Ali Smith.

Background and accomplishments cited

The resolution lists Ms. Smith’s background and accomplishments, including:
- Born in Atlanta, raised in Decatur; honor graduate of Florida A&M University.
- Nearly 15 years on Atlanta radio stations (HOT 107.9, V-103, Streetz 94.5) contributing to top-five market ratings.
- Sports television roles with Headline News, CNN, and CBS Sports Network (sideline reporter for four seasons).
- Co‑host on the nationally syndicated Sister Circle Live (TV One) for three seasons.
- Host of "The Cool Soror Podcast."
- Founder of Sporty Girls, Inc.; relaunch planned for 2025.
- Author of a children’s book and active involvement in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Married with two daughters.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honorary: the resolution directly honors Rashan Ali Smith.
  • Indirectly benefits visibility for her nonprofit (Sporty Girls, Inc.) and the causes she supports (youth development through sport), by publicly recognizing her contributions.

Procedural history and status

  • Introduced: 2025‑01‑28.
  • Referred to House Committee on Small Business (2025‑01‑28).
  • Filed/House readings and placement on calendars occurred March–May 2025.
  • Placed on the Congratulations & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and Laid before the House (2025‑05‑23).
  • Adopted by the House (2025‑05‑23) and reported enrolled (2025‑05‑23).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Roger Williams; Billy Mitchell; Angela Moore; Dexter Sharper; Sharon Henderson; Inga Willis.
Cosponsors (as listed): Kweisi Mfume; George Latimer; Aaron Bean.

Notes on legal effect

This is an honorary resolution expressing the sentiment of the House. It does not create enforceable law, authorize funding, or change legal rights or obligations. Its principal effect is symbolic recognition and public acknowledgement of Ms. Smith’s work and community impact.

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

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