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US HR1106
Resolution
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maxine Waters
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AI Summary
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House Resolution honoring Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an ordained Baptist minister and civil rights leader born October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina
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Rev. Jackson founded Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) and the National Rainbow Coalition at age 30, and served as national director of Operation Breadbasket under Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Ran historic presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, finishing third and second respectively in Democratic primaries, becoming the second African American to mount a nationwide presidential campaign
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Secured release of American hostages internationally, including Navy Lieutenant Robert Goodman from Syria, 22 Americans from Cuba, and 20 Americans from Iraq
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Resolution extends condolences to his wife Jackie and their 6 children, and calls upon all Americans to uphold Rev. Jackson's belief in moving forward with hope rather than fear and division
Legislative Description
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
3/4/2026