Edward Markey (D-MA)
A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.
A Democratic resolution with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3219)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. It seeks to reaffirm the Senate's commitment to the founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities. The text highlights the need to address barriers faced by asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants. It calls for advancing systemic change and increasing inclusion and equity. Finally, the resolution encourages strengthening programs that assist with social, economic, and civic participation.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly reaffirms commitment to immigrant communities and supports programs for their integration and opportunity.
- Scored +6
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The resolution highlights the importance of addressing barriers to pathways to citizenship and supports naturalization services.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution supports expanding programs that assist with economic and social participation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanding assistance programs: The Senate supports efforts to expand and strengthen programs that help people overcome barriers to participating in social, economic, and civic life, such as language access, employment assistance, legal support, and naturalization services. (Section 1)
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Community collaboration: The resolution encourages working with local community-based organizations, nonprofits, faith institutions, educational institutions, advocacy groups, and labor and business partners to provide accessible and effective integration programs. (Section 2)
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Increased investments: There is a call for Federal, State, and local governments to increase investments in initiatives that advance opportunity and strengthen communities. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
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 immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly reaffirms commitment to immigrant communities and supports programs for their integration and opportunity. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution supports expanding programs that assist with economic and social participation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution highlights the importance of addressing barriers to pathways to citizenship and supports naturalization services. Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution identifies housing access as an essential component of an equitable and inclusive United States.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution calls for ensuring access to health care as a component of an equitable and inclusive United States.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3219)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
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