Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR0944      — CONGRATS-CHICAGO DEFENDER

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This resolution congratulates the Chicago Defender on its 121st anniversary.

The bill honors the Chicago Defender for its significant contribution to American culture and civil rights over the past 121 years. It expresses best wishes for the publication's future success.

Summary

Congratulates the Chicago Defender on the occasion of its 121st anniversary and for its irreplaceable role in shaping American culture, news, and civil rights. Extends best wishes to the paper's publishers, staff, and readers for continued success and vital storytelling in the future.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0944      do?
Congratulates the Chicago Defender on the occasion of its 121st anniversary and for its irreplaceable role in shaping American culture, news, and civil rights. Extends best wishes to the paper's publishers, staff, and readers for continued success and vital storytelling in the future.
Who sponsors HR0944     ?
HR0944      is sponsored by Kimberly Du Buclet (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0944     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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