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Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

3/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 44

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 44, also known as the Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation, is a proposed legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to create a commission that will focus on addressing issues related to truth, racial healing, and transformation in the United States.

The commission will be responsible for examining the history of racial discrimination and inequality in the country, as well as identifying ways to promote healing and reconciliation among different racial and ethnic groups. The goal of the commission is to help bridge the racial divide in the United States and promote understanding and unity among all Americans.

The bill emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing the legacy of racism and discrimination in the United States, and recognizes the need for a comprehensive and coordinated effort to promote racial healing and reconciliation. The commission will be tasked with developing recommendations for policies and programs that can help address these issues and promote a more inclusive and equitable society. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 44 seeks to establish a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to address the legacy of racial discrimination and inequality in the country and promote healing and reconciliation among all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 44

This concurrent resolution affirms, more than 400 years after the arrival of the first slave ship, that the United States owes a debt of remembrance to those who lived through slavery or other historical injustices against people of color, as well as to their descendants. It also urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 44

Bill HCONRES 44 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill HCONRES 44 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 44's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 44

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
246
Democrat Cosponsors
246
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 44

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Monuments and memorials
- Racial and ethnic relations
- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 44

Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.
Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

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