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HR 922

The Empowerment Workshop and Le'Dor Milteer; founder; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saira Draper and 5 co-sponsors

Non-binding House Resolution 922 honors The Empowerment Workshop and Le'Dor Milteer for community advocacy, mentorship, and cultural programs in Atlanta; symbolic recognition only.

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Bill Summary · HR 922

Summary — H. Res. 922 (House Resolution)

Status: Introduced Feb 4, 2025; House Read and Adopted (May 23, 2025).
Classification: House resolution (commendation).
Primary sponsors: Sean Casten; Saira Draper; Long Tran; Shea Roberts; Derrick Jackson; Esther Panitch; Betsy Holland.
Notable cosponsors: Gwen Moore, Raúl M. Grijalva, Jahana Hayes, Pramila Jayapal, Jerrold Nadler, Eleanor Holmes Norton, and many others.
Related bill: H.R. 3644 (companion).

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 922 is a non‑binding House resolution that commends The Empowerment Workshop (TEW) and its founder, Le'Dor Milteer, for their community advocacy, cultural programming, and service initiatives in the Atlanta/Sandy Springs area. The resolution recognizes TEW’s efforts to promote equity, inclusion, youth and small‑business support, mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and public engagement.

Key provisions

  • Formally commends The Empowerment Workshop and founder Le'Dor Milteer for their contributions to advocacy, empowerment, and community development.
  • Lists examples of TEW activities that the House finds noteworthy, including:
    • Organizing and sponsoring cultural events (Sandy Springs Juneteenth, Atlanta Caribbean Carnival and Parade, Black History Month events, International Women’s Day Atlanta).
    • Running mentorship and skill‑building programs for youth, small businesses, minority communities, and seniors.
    • Operating a Community Service and Volunteer Credit Hours Program that provides volunteers, including students, hands‑on experience at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium (customer service, event management, teamwork).
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to Le'Dor Milteer.

Who is affected

  • Directly honored: The Empowerment Workshop and its founder, Le'Dor Milteer.
  • Indirect effects: Local community organizations, volunteers, students, and the broader Atlanta/Sandy Springs community benefit symbolically through increased recognition and public visibility. The resolution does not impose legal obligations or provide funding.

Legal and procedural notes

  • As a simple House resolution, H. Res. 922 is symbolic and non‑binding; it does not create new law, authorize spending, or change federal programs.
  • Legislative actions timeline highlights:
    • Introduced and referred to committees: Feb 4, 2025.
    • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars and considered: April–May 2025.
    • Adopted by the House (nonrecord vote): May 23, 2025.
    • Reported enrolled: May 24, 2025.
  • The text in the provided materials contains an unrelated line citing a different short title ("Period PROUD Act of 2025"); however, the enacted text and actions pertain solely to a commendation resolution for TEW and Le'Dor Milteer.

Impact

The resolution provides formal congressional recognition, which can raise the profile of TEW and support outreach and fundraising efforts. It carries no regulatory or fiscal impact on federal programs or budgets.

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

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