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Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-1064| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Lucy McBath (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day." It highlights the profound and continuous contributions of Black Americans to flight, space exploration, and the aviation industry, often made despite significant adversity. The resolution acknowledges numerous trailblazers, visionaries, and pioneers, including Emory C. Malick, Bessie Coleman, the Tuskegee Airmen, and figures like Katherine Johnson and Mae Jemison, who broke barriers and advanced aviation and space. The resolution encourages the observation of this designated day through recognition and celebration of these professionals' achievements. Furthermore, it requests that the President issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to recognize the stories and contributions of Black American aviation professionals, enhance curriculum in schools and libraries to educate on Black aviation pioneers, and support greater opportunities for Black Americans across all sectors of aviation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-936
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2022, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-131
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
Feb 12, 2026
Submitted in House
Feb 12, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-936
    Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2022, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-131
    Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".


  • February 12, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • February 12, 2026
    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.

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-151: Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-1064| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This resolution expresses strong support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day." It highlights the profound and continuous contributions of Black Americans to flight, space exploration, and the aviation industry, often made despite significant adversity. The resolution acknowledges numerous trailblazers, visionaries, and pioneers, including Emory C. Malick, Bessie Coleman, the Tuskegee Airmen, and figures like Katherine Johnson and Mae Jemison, who broke barriers and advanced aviation and space. The resolution encourages the observation of this designated day through recognition and celebration of these professionals' achievements. Furthermore, it requests that the President issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to recognize the stories and contributions of Black American aviation professionals, enhance curriculum in schools and libraries to educate on Black aviation pioneers, and support greater opportunities for Black Americans across all sectors of aviation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-936
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2022, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-131
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
Feb 12, 2026
Submitted in House
Feb 12, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-936
    Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2022, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-131
    Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".


  • February 12, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • February 12, 2026
    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.
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Lucy McBath (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-151: Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted