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title: HR 1944. National Black Women's History Month; April; designate
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date: 2026-03-31
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bill_number: HR 1944
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-25
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  - Angela Moore
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# HR 1944. National Black Women's History Month; April; designate

## Text

House Resolution 1944
By: Representative Moore of the 91st
A RESOLUTION
Designating April as National Black Women's History Month; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, National Black Women's History Month is a time to honor the rich heritage,
resilience, and achievements of Black Women who have positively shaped the United States;
and
WHEREAS, Black Women have played a pivotal role in advancing resilience,
empowerment, and faith; and
WHEREAS, the month of April will specifically highlight the experiences, achievements,
and unique contributions of Black Women throughout history; and
WHEREAS, National Black Women's History Month is designed to unify the community
by promoting visibility, education, empowerment, contribution, and achievement, all of
which positively impact communities across the globe; and
WHEREAS, the theme for the 2026 celebration of National Black Women's History Month
is "Black Women: Sharing our Stories, Honoring Our Legacies" which conveys
empowerment through storytelling, preservation of history and culture, celebration of
resilience, strength, and influence; and
WHEREAS, by recognizing and respecting the impact Black Women have made across
generations culturally, socially, politically, and personally, this month will acknowledge how
those women shaped the present.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize April as National Black Women's History Month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution would designate April as National Black Women's History Month, recognizing the history and contributions of Black women in Georgia and beyond.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing April as National Black Women's History Month. The resolution's preamble explains the reasoning behind the designation, citing the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black women throughout history, and notes the 2026 celebration theme, 'Black Women: Sharing our Stories, Honoring Our Legacies.'
The operative part of the resolution simply has the House recognize April as this observance and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. It does not create any program, funding, or legal requirement.

### What it does

- Has the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognize April as National Black Women's History Month.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement, since it is a symbolic resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia statutes.

### Who it affects

This resolution primarily affects the Georgia House of Representatives itself, as it is a symbolic statement rather than a binding law. It also touches the Clerk of the House, who is directed to distribute copies, and broadly recognizes Black women in Georgia and beyond.

### Why it matters

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment by the House of the contributions of Black women.

### Key provisions

- The preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) explains the reasoning for the designation, referencing Black women's contributions and the 2026 theme, 'Black Women: Sharing our Stories, Honoring Our Legacies.'
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize April as National Black Women's History Month.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

## Status

- Status: Introduced (2026-03-25)
- Last action: House Second Readers (2026-03-31)
- Sponsors: Angela Moore
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74492

> The history, votes, and amendments (132 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1944.md?full=1