Honoring the memory of the victims of the 1967 Newark riots and acknowledging the enduring impact on the Newark community.
HRES 578 is a non-binding House resolution honoring the victims of the 1967 Newark riots, which resulted in 26 deaths and widespread community harm due to systemic racism and police brutality. It acknowledges the riots' lasting impact on Newark's Black residents and the broader national conversation on racial justice. The resolution commits the House to supporting existing initiatives addressing racial disparities, equitable policing, and community-driven solutions - without creating new laws or funding. As a commemorative measure, it focuses on historical recognition rather than policy changes.
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Introduced Jul 14, 2025
Last action Jul 14, 2025
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Jul 14, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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LaMonica McIver
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Kweisi Mfume
DDemocratic
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Lateefah Simon
DDemocratic
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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Sydney Kamlager-Dove
DDemocratic
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Troy A. Carter
DDemocratic
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