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Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 629

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson, Sr.

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

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Key Points

  • This resolution honors the life of Jesse Jackson, Sr., a famous civil rights leader who passed away on February 17, 2026. It recognizes his work fighting for fairness and equal rights for all people over many decades.
  • The document highlights Jackson's major achievements, including his work with Martin Luther King, Jr., his two runs for president in the 1980s, and his efforts to help free Americans held captive in other countries.
  • Jackson is remembered for starting organizations like Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, which focused on helping poor people and minorities get better jobs and more opportunities in their communities.
  • By passing this, the Senate officially expresses its sadness over his death and sends its deepest sympathies to his family while celebrating his role in making the United States a more equal place.

Milestones

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Mar 9, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S917)

Mar 9, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

Bill NumberSRES 629
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S917)

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D: 12I: 1

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