This resolution was introduced in Congress to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Sweet Briar College, a private women's college located in Amherst, Virginia.
The proposal officially commends the school for its history of educating female leaders in fields like engineering and the liberal arts since it was founded in 1901.
It highlights the college's commitment to acknowledging its full history, including memorials for the Monacan Indians and the enslaved people who worked on the land.
This is a ceremonial action that does not involve any government spending or new laws, but it marks February 9, 2026, as a significant milestone for the institution.
Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Feb 10, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 10, 2026
Submitted in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Honoring Sweet Briar College on the 125th anniversary of its founding.
Bill NumberHRES 1053
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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