This is a House resolution that officially recognizes the historical importance of the Clotilda, a ship that illegally brought 110 enslaved Africans to Mobile, Alabama in 1860—more than 50 years after the United States had banned the slave trade. The resolution acknowledges that these Africans and their descendants established communities in Alabama, most notably Africatown near Mobile, where they preserved their language, customs, and cultural heritage despite the trauma of enslavement. The resolution condemns the U.S. government and American institutions for their active role in enabling and sustaining the Atlantic slave trade through legal, political, and economic systems. It recognizes the lasting harm this caused—including broken families, destroyed communities, and intergenerational trauma that continues to affect African Americans today. Finally, the resolution calls for the preservation and support of communities founded by Clotilda descendants and encourages Congress to consider building a memorial on Capitol Grounds to honor the victims of the Atlantic slave trade and tell the story of the Clotilda.

Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.