A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/99
Last Updated: September 19, 2025

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

ID: B001288

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401)

February 26, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the Senate's feel-good factory. SRES 99 is a masterclass in empty rhetoric, a PR stunt masquerading as meaningful action.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to celebrate Black History Month by acknowledging the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It's a resolution that says all the right things but does nothing concrete. Think of it as a participation trophy for politicians who want to appear woke without actually doing any heavy lifting.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it's essentially a press release with a fancy title. It doesn't allocate funds, create new programs, or address systemic issues affecting African Americans. It's a symbolic gesture, and symbols don't pay the bills.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are politicians who get to grandstand about their commitment to diversity and inclusion. They'll use this resolution as a prop to prove their progressive credentials, while doing nothing to address the actual problems faced by African Americans. Meanwhile, the stakeholders – African American communities, civil rights organizations, and social justice advocates – will be left wondering when the Senate will actually take meaningful action.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of this resolution is zero. It won't create jobs, improve education, or address police brutality. It's a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The only implication is that politicians will continue to use empty rhetoric to distract from their inaction on issues that matter. This resolution is a symptom of a larger disease: the Senate's addiction to performative politics and its inability to pass meaningful legislation.

In short, SRES 99 is a cynical exercise in virtue signaling. It's a legislative placebo designed to make politicians feel good about themselves while doing nothing to address the systemic issues facing African Americans. If you're looking for actual change, keep looking. This resolution is just a PR stunt masquerading as progress.

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$121,800
16 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$3,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$118,300

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$2,500
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
ISEMAN, HENRY
2 transactions
$13,300
2
GELBWACHS, CHANA
2 transactions
$13,200
3
LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
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$13,200
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BROWN, GEORGE
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$11,600
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PATRICK, DEVAL
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$11,600
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
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$10,000
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FISHER, ADAM
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$6,600
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FISHER, HALEY
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$6,600
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GOLDMAN, JOHN D.
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GOLDMAN, MARCIA
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GORDON, PATRICIA
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MANLY, JOHN
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$6,600
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BINGHAM, EMILY
1 transaction
$2,900
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REILY, STEPHEN
1 transaction
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

ID: S001184

Top Contributors

10

1
FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$13,200
May 23, 2023
2
FAIRWAY INVESTMENTS, LLC
Organization GREENVILLE, SC
$3,300
May 23, 2023
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MK INTERNATIONAL LLC
Organization SUMTER, SC
$3,300
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OSWALD COOKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Organization MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
$1,500
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HUDSON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
Organization JERSEY CITY, NJ
$1,000
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
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SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 23, 2023
8
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024
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MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
Organization MIAMI, FL
$1,000
Jan 30, 2024
10
YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION
Organization BROOKS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

ID: W000790

Top Contributors

10

1
JME GROUP
Organization STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
$2,900
Jun 30, 2023
2
JME GROUP
Organization STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
$2,900
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PORTFOLIO ONE
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,250
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MCKENNEY HOUSE LLC
Organization FORT WASHINGTON, MD
$1,000
Jun 30, 2023
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WATKINS WATKINS & WATKINS LLC
Organization CARROLLTON, GA
$1,000
Feb 17, 2023
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SCR CONSULTING LLC
Organization ATLANTA, GA
$500
Feb 17, 2023
7
GIBSON, DAVID H.
Individual DALLAS, TX
$26,750
Mar 31, 2023
8
ROBBINS, BONNIE
Individual SEATTLE, WA
$12,118
Mar 31, 2023
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ROBBINS, BONNIE
Individual SEATTLE, WA
$12,118
Jul 18, 2024
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KERR, WILLIAM G.
Individual OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$9,625
Mar 31, 2023

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

ID: C001096

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 14, 2024
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SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE
Organization AGENCY VILLAGE, SD
$2,500
Jun 21, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Jun 6, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Jun 6, 2023
7
WALSH, RICHARD
Individual LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL
$6,700
Oct 16, 2024
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JORDAN, BORIS
CURALEAF EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 15, 2023
9
SMITH, BRAD
MICROSOFT CORPORATION ATTORNEY
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
10
KAPLAN, DAVID
ARES MANAGEMENT CO-FOUNDER
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$6,600
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
3
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
4
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
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CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
6
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
8
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
9
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
10
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

ID: W000437

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$25,000
Sep 13, 2024
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MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$15,000
Nov 5, 2024
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WT CONSULTANTS LLC
Organization JACKSON, MS
$2,500
Jan 12, 2023
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WAYPOINT CONSULTING, LLC
Organization WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Mar 26, 2024
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HEDERMAN BROTHERS, LLC
Organization MADISON, MS
$1,000
Oct 9, 2024
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CHOUEST, GARY
EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE, LLC CEO
Individual GALLIANO, LA
$100,000
Dec 1, 2023
7
HALE, ROBERT T. JR.
GRANITE TELECOM CEO
Individual BOSTON, MA
$100,000
Jun 28, 2023
8
BLUE, J. NEAL
GENERAL ATOMICS CEO
Individual LA JOLLA, CA
$50,000
Dec 21, 2023
9
HALE, ROBERT T. JR.
GRANITE TELECOM CEO
Individual BOSTON, MA
$50,000
Apr 12, 2024
10
DUFF, THOMAS M.
SOUTHERN TIRE MART PRESIDENT
Individual HATTIESBURG, MS
$50,000
Sep 30, 2024

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

ID: R000122

Top Contributors

10

1
KHAMIEES, MOHAMMAD D.
SELF-EMPLOYED PHYSICIAN
Individual CUMBERLAND, RI
$3,300
May 7, 2023
2
MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
JMA WIRELESS CEO
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
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MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
JMA WIRELESS CEO
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
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MEZZALINGUA, KIM
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
5
MEZZALINGUA, KIM
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
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GRANIERI, ROBERT A.
JANE STREET CAPITAL MANAGER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
7
GRANIERI, ROBERT A.
JANE STREET CAPITAL MANAGER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
8
BOYCE, KATHARINE
KRBR CONSULTING PRESIDENT
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$2,900
Mar 28, 2023
9
SLOANE, CANDACE LAPIDUS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual NEEDHAM, MA
$2,900
Mar 22, 2024
10
BONDERMAN, DAVID
TEXAS PACIFIC GROUP FOUNDER
Individual FORT WORTH, TX
$2,500
Feb 27, 2023

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

ID: S001198

Top Contributors

10

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SEND IN THE SEAL PAC
PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$45,000
Aug 9, 2024
2
THE LINCOLN CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTY FEDERAL PAC
PAC NEWPORT BEACH, CA
$25,000
Oct 18, 2024
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SEND IN THE SEAL PAC
PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$15,000
Aug 9, 2024
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WINRED
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$6,600
Oct 19, 2023
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RON JOHNSON VICTORY
COM OSHKOSH, WI
$1,997
Sep 30, 2024
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MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
Organization MUNDELEIN, IL
$58,700
Dec 28, 2023
7
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization MARICOPA, AZ
$41,300
Dec 29, 2023
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MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
Organization MUNDELEIN, IL
$41,300
Dec 28, 2023
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PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
Organization TUCSON, AZ
$41,300
Dec 29, 2023
10
TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION
Organization EL PASO, TX
$41,300
Dec 19, 2023

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

ID: S001181

Top Contributors

10

1
TILT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LLC
Organization PLYMOUTH, MI
$250
Feb 6, 2024
2
HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$6,600
Dec 12, 2024
3
HAWASH, NOUR
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$6,600
Dec 23, 2024
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HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
5
HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
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HAWASH, SAFA
ACCLIVITY LLC BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
7
HAWASH, SAFA
ACCLIVITY LLC BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
8
JONDY, JENAN
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual FLUSHING, MI
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024
9
KANDIL, MARIAM
SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024
10
KANDIL, MARIAM
SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

ID: H001079

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$2,900
Feb 28, 2023
2
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$1,500
May 31, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 20, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$250
Mar 11, 2024
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LUROS, HILARY
HOUSEWIFE HOUSEWIFE
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$6,600
Oct 21, 2024
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LUROS, HILARY
HOUSEWIFE HOUSEWIFE
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$6,600
Oct 21, 2024
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BESSENT, SCOTT
KEY SQUARE GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Individual CHARLESTON, SC
$6,600
Dec 31, 2024
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FREEMAN, JOHN
HIGH PLAINS ACRES LLP ATTORNEY/AGRICULTURE
Individual CHARLESTON, SC
$6,600
Dec 31, 2024
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CASTLE, JOHN
CASTLE HARLAN MERCHANT BANKER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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SEEMANN, WILLIAM III
SEEMANN COMPOSITES CHAIRMAN
Individual PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
$6,600
Jun 20, 2024

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

1
OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WACO, TX
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
2
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
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KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLC ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Apr 15, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual LITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
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NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT OWNER
Individual ROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

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