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House resolution · H.Res. 578 (119th Congress)

Honoring the memory of the victims of the 1967 Newark riots and acknowledging the enduring impact on the Newark community.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 8, 2026

Sponsor: LaMonica McIver (U.S. Representative, NJ-10, Democratic)

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Summary

A non-binding House resolution honoring those who died in the July 1967 civil unrest in Newark, New Jersey, and acknowledging its lasting impact on the community. The resolution states the unrest followed the arrest and treatment of a Black taxicab driver by police and reflected longstanding frustrations over systemic racism, economic disparities, discrimination, and police brutality; it makes no change to law.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

11

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic11

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Full history

  1. Jan 8, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jul 14, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 14, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Jul 14, 2025

    Submitted in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

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