CER 26-0133 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Council of the District of Columbia to honor Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. after his death in 2026. It formally recognizes his lifelong civil rights leadership, faith-based advocacy, founding of Operation PUSH, and service as a Shadow Senator for DC. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to his legacy. It does not directly affect any individuals or create new obligations.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Signed Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version, adding official signatures, a specific date, and bill number while retaining the original text. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered.

TECHNICAL

Added official signatures of Council members and the Council President to finalize the bill.

Inserted the bill number (26-133) and the official date of enrollment (March 3, 2026).

Reformatted the document layout and capitalization to match the official enrolled style.

Floor votes · Council Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Mar 3, 2026

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0133 Introduced by Councilmember Crawford at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors