March 4, 2026
Ms. Waters (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Norton, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Sewell, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Ivey, Ms. Underwood, Mr. Bell, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Ms. Simon, Mr. Fields, Mr. Figures, Ms. Pressley, Mr. Menefee, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Doggett, Mrs. McBath, Mrs. McIver, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Veasey, Ms. McClellan, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Walkinshaw, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Ms. Brown, Ms. Omar, Mr. Casten, Ms. Adams, Ms. Budzinski, Ms. Strickland, Ms. Barragán, Mr. Cohen, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Carson, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Ms. Meng, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Mr. Morelle, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, Ms. Elfreth, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Grijalva, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. McGarvey, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Randall, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Amo, and Mr. García of Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
- (1) honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Rev. Jackson, for his lifelong dedication to promoting equality for the disadvantaged, being a voice for peace among nations, and serving Americans as one of the most successful Black leaders in American history;
- (2) extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Rev. Jackson’s family, including his wife, Jackie, and their 6 children, and sends thoughts of comfort, peace, and healing in this time of loss; and
- (3) calls upon all Americans, regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed, to uphold Rev. Jackson’s belief that we must go forward with hope, and not backwards by fear and division.