House resolution · H.Res. 1086 (119th Congress)
Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade…
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Shomari Figures (U.S. Representative, AL-2, Democratic)
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Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.
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Summary
A non-binding resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, which the resolution describes as the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States, condemning the role of the United States in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans. It carries no legal effect.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives.
Cosponsors
24
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- Al Green
- Bennie G. Thompson
- Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Danny K. Davis
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Gabe Amo
- Gregory W. Meeks
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
- Jahana Hayes
- Jennifer L. McClellan
- Joe Neguse
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Full history
- Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Feb 26, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 26, 2026
Submitted in House
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