Back to Bills
Introduced

HR661: Honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and calling on Congress to fulfill the demands of the March participants, including decent housing, the right to vote, and a fair wage.

: Eleanor Norton (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 22, 2023
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

Here is how to read this bill

  1. Start with the summary

    It says what the bill does in plain language. The official text is one tab over.

  2. Check where it is

    The status badge says how far it has gotten. The History tab lists every step.

  3. Follow it

    We will email you when it moves. You need a free account.

  4. Tell someone who votes on it

    Email or call the sponsor, or find your own representatives, from the actions panel.

Bill information

Summary

Honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and calling on Congress to fulfill the demands of the March participants, including decent housing, the right to vote, and a fair wage.

Plain-language summary

This bill honors the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a historic civil rights event. It calls on Congress to address demands from that march, including decent housing, voting rights, and fair wages. The bill does not create new laws or programs. It is currently introduced in Congress, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet debated or voted on.

AI-generated summary

What can I do?

It's early in the process — messages to the sponsor and your representatives carry the most weight right now.

Contact Your Representatives

Calling or emailing is the most direct way to weigh in — offices tally constituent contacts.

Find Your Representatives

Share This Bill

Sharing helps others in your district get informed and involved.

Message style

HR661: Honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,…

Upcoming hearings & events

Loading upcoming hearings