Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
This is H. Res. 151, a non-binding House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for designating February 16, 2025, as “International Black Aviation Professionals Day.” The measure highlights a long historical record of Black Americans contributing to aviation, space exploration, and related fields, and it states the House’s support for creating a day to recognize those contributions. It also requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on Americans to recognize Black aviation professionals, enhance education about their contributions, and expand opportunities for Black Americans in all areas of aviation. Because it is a resolution, not a law, it does not create or fund new programs or impose regulatory requirements. If a proclamation is issued, it would be a symbolic acknowledgment intended to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and potentially encourage educational and diversity initiatives in aviation and STEM.
Key Points
- 1The bill expresses congressional support for designating February 16, 2025, as “International Black Aviation Professionals Day.”
- 2It sets out a broad, historical justification by listing prominent Black aviators, engineers, air traffic professionals, and other contributors to aviation and space exploration.
- 3The resolution encourages observation and celebration of the day to recognize the contributions of Black aviation professionals.
- 4It requests the President issue a proclamation that (A) recognizes the stories and contributions of Black American aviation professionals, (B) promotes enhanced educational curricula about their contributions, and (C) supports greater opportunities for Black Americans in all areas of aviation.
- 5It is a symbolic, non-binding measure introduced in the House and referred to appropriate committees; it does not create enforceable law or allocate funding.