H. Res. 1409 (119th)Bill Overview

Support Immigrant Inclusion for the Nation's 250th Anniversary

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Jun 30, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a formal statement by the House of Representatives expressing support for immigrant communities and reaffirming commitment to founding ideals as the Nation approaches its 250th anniversary. It urges actions like expanding language access, legal aid, workforce programs, and collaboration with community partners. The resolution does not create new law, change federal policy, or compel agencies to act; it is a non-binding expression of the House's priorities.

Passage rules

This is a simple House resolution that only requires approval by the House of Representatives; it is not sent to the President and does not have the force of law.

This House resolution recognizes the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary and reaffirms commitment to founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for immigrant communities.

It criticizes actions by the “current Administration,” highlights barriers faced by asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants, and urges expanded programs, cross-sector collaboration, and greater investments in integration services.

The resolution celebrates immigrant contributions, calls for inclusion and equity, and references the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Passage0/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution that does not create law or require Presidential signature; it cannot become law in its present form.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a standard commemorative House resolution: it plainly states purpose and rationale, uses broadly framed nonbinding exhortations, and omits concrete implementation, fiscal, or legal-change details.

Contention68/100

Progressives emphasize human-rights and inclusion benefits

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Immigrants · Local governmentsLocal governments · Federal agencies

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • ImmigrantsSymbolically elevates immigrant inclusion as a Congressional priority, shaping public discourse and legislative agendas.
  • Potential benefitSignals support for expanded language, workforce, and legal services, which supporters say could mobilize funding effor…
  • Local governmentsEncourages collaboration with community organizations, potentially improving delivery and cultural responsiveness of lo…
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenAs a non‑binding resolution, it may produce little concrete policy or funding change.
  • Local governmentsCritics may argue it encourages migration narratives that increase pressure on local services and housing.
  • Federal agenciesMay be portrayed as conflicting with enforcement priorities, potentially heightening federal‑state policy tensions.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives emphasize human-rights and inclusion benefits
Progressive95%

Likely strongly supportive.

Views the resolution as a timely recommitment to immigrant rights, inclusion, and human-rights norms ahead of the 250th anniversary.

Sees the criticism of the current Administration as warranted and welcomed.

Leans supportive
Centrist65%

Generally favorable but cautious.

Appreciates the aspirational language and support for integration programs, while noting the resolution is non-binding and provides no specifics on costs or implementation.

Concerned about partisan tone toward the Administration.

Split reaction
Conservative20%

Likely opposed or skeptical.

Views the resolution as politically driven, emphasizing expanded immigrant supports without addressing border security or enforcement.

Concerns about praising policies perceived as soft on migration and using a resolution to criticize the Administration.

Likely resistant
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution that does not create law or require Presidential signature; it cannot become law in its present form.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether committee will schedule consideration
  • Potential floor amendments altering tone or scope
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.

06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressives emphasize human-rights and inclusion benefits

This is a nonbinding House resolution that does not create law or require Presidential signature; it cannot become law in its present form.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a standard commemorative House resolution: it plainly states purpose and rationale, uses broadly framed nonbinding exhortations, and omits concrete imple…

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