Congressional Tribute to Barney Frank
May 21, 2026
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The Frame
This document serves as an official congressional record of a tribute to a former legislator, confirming his status as an honorary sponsor of the annual Pride resolution in H. Res. 550.
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LGBTQIA+ community
The community is recognized through the annual Pride resolution, which continues to list Barney Frank as an honorary sponsor.
Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Representative Al Green formally honored the late Barney Frank in the Congressional Record.
- Barney Frank was the first Member of Congress to voluntarily announce he was gay.
- Barney Frank served on the House Financial Services Committee.
- Barney Frank was a primary architect of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation.
- Representative Al Green designates Barney Frank as an honorary sponsor of the annual Pride resolution (H. Res. 550).
Why It Matters
This document serves as an official congressional record of a tribute to a former legislator, confirming his status as an honorary sponsor of the annual Pride resolution in H. Res. 550.
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Honorary Sponsorship
The document establishes a practice of maintaining deceased members as honorary sponsors of recurring resolutions.
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