HRES 1565 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the 178th year anniversary of his birth and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, an African-American scientist and inventor who lived from 1848 to 1928. The bill highlights his significant contributions to technology, including improvements to carbon filament manufacturing for light bulbs and the development of early air conditioning systems. It also recognizes his role as a social justice advocate and his collaboration with prominent inventors such as Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. The resolution specifically requests that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee recommend this stamp to the Postmaster General in commemoration of the 178th anniversary of Latimer's birth.
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Introduced Sep 17, 2026 Last action Sep 17, 2026
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