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H.Res. 917

Condemning the atrocities that occurred in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912 in which over 1,100 Black Americans were terrorized and driven out by white supremacist mobs, including dozens of Black Americans who owned land in the county, and reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to combating white supremacy, hatred, and injustice.

This resolution condemns the lynching of Rob Edwards, Oscar Daniel, and Ernest Knox and the actions of white supremacist mobs that drove out the Black population of Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912. It also expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migrations of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7](D-GA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
7cosponsors1committees6actions7subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1078)

  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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