Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.

4/11/2024, 4:05 AM

This resolution expresses support for initiatives to build the Black workforce and equip the Black community in the United States with the necessary tools to compete for stable jobs in every career and at every career level.

It also expresses support for the goal of expanding economic opportunity, equity, and wealth creation for Black people in the United States at every socioeconomic level, in every industry, and in every residential setting.

Bill 118 HRES 1101, titled "Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to show support for the House of Representatives to collaborate with the Congressional Black Caucus in order to address issues related to building wealth within the Black community.

The resolution outlines the importance of addressing the racial wealth gap and economic disparities that exist within the Black community. It emphasizes the need for targeted legislative efforts to address these disparities and promote economic empowerment for Black Americans.

The resolution also highlights the legislative priorities that are necessary to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda. These priorities include increasing access to affordable housing, expanding access to quality education and job training programs, promoting entrepreneurship and small business development within the Black community, and addressing systemic barriers to economic advancement. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1101 aims to bring attention to the economic challenges faced by Black Americans and to encourage the House of Representatives to work towards implementing policies that will help close the racial wealth gap and promote economic prosperity within the Black community.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1101

Introduced on
2024-03-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/21/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for initiatives to build the Black workforce and equip the Black community in the United States with the necessary tools to compete for stable jobs in every career and at every career level.

It also expresses support for the goal of expanding economic opportunity, equity, and wealth creation for Black people in the United States at every socioeconomic level, in every industry, and in every residential setting.

Bill 118 HRES 1101, titled "Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to show support for the House of Representatives to collaborate with the Congressional Black Caucus in order to address issues related to building wealth within the Black community.

The resolution outlines the importance of addressing the racial wealth gap and economic disparities that exist within the Black community. It emphasizes the need for targeted legislative efforts to address these disparities and promote economic empowerment for Black Americans.

The resolution also highlights the legislative priorities that are necessary to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda. These priorities include increasing access to affordable housing, expanding access to quality education and job training programs, promoting entrepreneurship and small business development within the Black community, and addressing systemic barriers to economic advancement. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1101 aims to bring attention to the economic challenges faced by Black Americans and to encourage the House of Representatives to work towards implementing policies that will help close the racial wealth gap and promote economic prosperity within the Black community.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.

Policy Areas
Commerce

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Latest Summary12/6/2024

This resolution expresses support for initiatives to build the Black workforce and equip the Black community in the United States with the necessary tools to compete for stable jobs in every career and at every career level.

It also expresse...


Latest Action3/21/2024
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fal...