South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
S 861: Observance of USPS release of Poet Phillis Wheatley Stamp January 29, 2026
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Plain-language summary
S 861 is a resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Observance of USPS release of Poet Phillis Wheatley Stamp January 29, 2026. Primary sponsor: Darrell Jackson (Democratic), Karl Allen (Democratic), Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic), Margie Bright Matthews (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Introduced and adopted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AMERICAN REVOLUTION-ERA POET PHILLIS WHEATLEY AND TO RECOGNIZE JANUARY 29, 2026, AS THE OFFICIAL DATE ON WHICH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE WILL ISSUE A STAMP COMMEMORATING HER ENDURING LITERARY LEGACY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Karl Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Tameika Isaac Devine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Margie Bright Matthews | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and adopted