Restoring the promise of freedom: honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen's Settlements.

This resolution honors and supports efforts to preserve and invest in Freedmen’s Settlements—communities formed by free and formerly enslaved African Americans before and after emancipation to build safe, self-sustaining lives despite racial violence and economic barriers . It recognizes their historical and cultural importance and calls attention to their contributions to American life . The measure expresses support for preserving these places and stories and investing in their future, aligning with its stated purpose of “honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen’s Settlements” . People most directly affected include descendants and communities connected to these settlements, as well as organizations involved in preservation and public history . The resolution does not create new programs or mandates; it is a formal statement of recognition and encouragement . No specific funding levels or costs are identified in the text available .