Judy Chu (D-CA)
Recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre.
A Democratic resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
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- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre in Wyoming. It honors the memory of the Chinese immigrant workers who were murdered during this event. The resolution acknowledges the massacre as one of the deadliest acts of anti-Chinese and anti-immigrant violence in United States history. It also condemns the racist mob violence and the failure of authorities to protect residents or hold perpetrators accountable. Finally, the resolution encourages education and the documentation of the massacre site through historical research and preservation efforts.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
The resolution honors the memory of Chinese immigrant workers and addresses the history of anti-Asian hate.
- Scored +5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution acknowledges the history of anti-immigrant violence and the experiences of immigrant workers.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution explicitly recognizes the responsibility of Congress to learn from anti-Asian violence to work toward racial justice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Victims and Laborers: The resolution honors the memory of the murdered Chinese immigrant workers and recognizes their contributions to building American infrastructure despite facing exploitation and violence (Sections 1 and 3).
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Condemnation of Violence: It formally condemns the racist mob violence and the failure of local authorities to protect the Chinese community or hold the perpetrators accountable (Section 4).
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Preservation of History: The resolution encourages the documentation, interpretation, and commemoration of the massacre site through activities like historical research and archaeological excavations (Section 7).
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Educational Advancement: It encourages education regarding the massacre, its causes, and the history of anti-Asian discrimination in schools and institutions of higher education (Section 8).
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Commitment to Racial Justice: The resolution recognizes a responsibility for Congress to learn from this history of anti-Asian violence and discrimination to work toward racial justice (Section 9).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The resolution honors the memory of Chinese immigrant workers and addresses the history of anti-Asian hate. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges the history of anti-immigrant violence and the experiences of immigrant workers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution draws attention to the historical exploitation of low-wage laborers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution explicitly recognizes the responsibility of Congress to learn from anti-Asian violence to work toward racial justice. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution acknowledges the historical experiences and violence faced by Chinese immigrant workers. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights the history of labor exploitation and low wages faced by Chinese immigrant workers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The resolution encourages the documentation and preservation of the massacre site through archaeological research.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The resolution encourages education about the massacre within institutions of higher education.
- 5/26/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York