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HR 572

Steward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church; occasion of its 160th anniversary; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Flournoy and 4 co-sponsors

HR 572 - Steward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church; occasion of its 160th anniversary; recognize OverviewBill Number: HR 572 Title: Steward Chapel African Methodist Episco

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Bill Summary · HR 572

HR 572 - Steward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church; occasion of its 160th anniversary; recognize

Overview

Bill Number: HR 572
Title: Steward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church; occasion of its 160th anniversary; recognize
Status: House Read and Adopted
Introduced: January 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This House resolution recognizes and honors the 160th anniversary of the Steward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Washington, D.C. The resolution celebrates the church's long history and its significant contributions to the local community and the broader AME denomination.

Key Provisions

  • Recognizes the 160th anniversary of the founding of Steward Chapel AME Church in 1865
  • Commends the church for its longstanding service and commitment to the spiritual, educational, and social welfare of its congregants and the surrounding community
  • Highlights the church's role in the civil rights movement and its continued efforts to promote social justice and equality
  • Expresses the House's appreciation for the church's religious, cultural, and historical significance

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Steward Chapel AME Church and its congregation in Washington, D.C.
  • The broader African Methodist Episcopal denomination and the local community
  • The resolution recognizes and honors the church's historical and ongoing contributions, but does not mandate any specific actions or changes.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 21, 2025 and has been read and adopted, indicating that it has passed the House. The next step would be for the resolution to be considered and potentially adopted by the Senate. If passed by both chambers, the resolution would then be sent to the President to be signed into law.

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