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  • H. RES. 1490 — Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2024, as Mary Church Terrell Day, and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell’s lasting contributions to the civil rights and women’s rights movements.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:179

    H. RES. 1490 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives in support of designating September 23, 2024, as "Mary Church Terrell Day." The resolution recognizes Terrell's significant contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. It highlights her achievements as...

    Simple Explanation

    There is a plan to make September 23, 2024, a special day called "Mary Church Terrell Day." This day would celebrate Mary Church Terrell for helping people with civil rights and women's rights a long time ago. Congress is being asked to officially remember all the good things she did.

  • H. RES. 280 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s History Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:207

    H. RES. 280 expresses support for National Women's History Month, aiming to raise awareness and knowledge about women's roles and contributions in history. The resolution highlights historic milestones in the women's suffrage movement and recognizes the accomplishments of...

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    H. RES. 280 is like giving a big, special thumbs-up to a month that celebrates all the important things women have done throughout history, like helping people vote or sharing new ideas. Each March, people learn and talk about these amazing women and how they have helped shape the world.