Bill > AJR26

This Joint Resolution, originating from California, urges the United States Congress to take several actions regarding Confederate symbols, recognizing their historical association with slavery, treason, and hate groups, particularly in light of events like the Charleston church shooting. Specifically, it calls for Congress to identify states with Confederate symbols on their flags, encourage states to remove such symbolism from their flags, seals, and other official emblems, and to ban the sale and display of Confederate flags on federal property while urging states to remove them from their capitols. The resolution also encourages businesses to advocate for the removal of Confederate flags from state capitols and promotes the donation of Confederate-related artifacts to museums, ultimately aiming to distance public spaces from symbols widely perceived as representing hate, racism, and oppression.