Introduced
February 12, 2026
Ms. Williams of Georgia (for herself and Mrs. McBath) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as “International Black Aviation Professionals Day”.
- (1) expresses support for the designation of “International Black Aviation Professionals Day”;
- (2) encourages the observation of “International Black Aviation Professionals Day” through recognition and celebration of the contributions of Black aviation professionals; and
- (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to—
- (A) recognize the stories and contributions of Black American aviation professionals who broke barriers, innovated, and took aviation to greater heights;
- (B) provide enhanced curriculum in schools, libraries, and other places of learning to educate all people of the United States with respect to the contributions of Black aviation pioneers; and