U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1620: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States.
Status: In committee, October 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 6, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1620 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2026 Ms. Williams of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nonviolence Week to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States. Whereas teaching youth the practice of nonviolence may encourage a more peaceful society and promote principles of mutual respect, unity, dignity, and equality; Whereas the practice of nonviolence has been instrumental in promoting unity, safety, and equal rights in various movements across the globe; Whereas the impact of the civil rights movement, particularly in the Southern United States, continues to serve as an example of the power of nonviolence philosophy and how it may be used to create change; Whereas the Sojourn to the Past program annually takes high school students to the historic locations of the civil rights movement, teaching them how the practice of nonviolence influenced the civil rights movement by mitigating discrimination, violence, hatred, bigotry, and inequity in schools and communities across the United States; Whereas students visit historic sites in Atlanta, including the Martin Luther King National Historical Park, where students are able to learn about the life of Dr. King and his impact on American history; Whereas Atlanta served as …
Sponsors
- Nikema Williams (D, HD-005) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Common questions
- What is HR1620?
- HR1620 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States.
- What is the status of HR1620?
- In committee as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (October 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1620?
- Nikema Williams (D, HD-005).
- Where is the official record for HR1620?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1620
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