HRES 654 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

This resolution (HRES 654) is a symbolic statement expressing the House's recognition of Marcus Garvey's historical contributions and calling for his exoneration. It states the House believes Garvey was innocent of his 1920s mail fraud conviction (which the resolution deems politically motivated), affirms his global leadership in human rights and economic self-sufficiency movements, and urges the President to clear his name. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a statement of congressional sentiment regarding Garvey's legacy. It directly affects how Garvey is formally recognized in U.S. history but has no legal effect on his historical record or current policy.
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Introduced Aug 15, 2025 Last action Aug 15, 2025
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