Condemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 615, also known as the Condemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce the practice of revising or distorting historical facts and educational materials related to the African-American experience.

The resolution highlights the importance of accurately teaching and preserving the history of African-Americans in the United States. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge and learn from the struggles, achievements, and contributions of African-Americans throughout history.

Furthermore, the resolution condemns any attempts to downplay or erase the injustices and discrimination faced by African-Americans, such as slavery, segregation, and systemic racism. It calls for a commitment to promoting a more inclusive and truthful representation of African-American history in educational curricula and public discourse. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 615 aims to promote a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the African-American experience in order to foster greater empathy, awareness, and unity among all Americans.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 615

Introduced on
2023-07-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 615, also known as the Condemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to denounce the practice of revising or distorting historical facts and educational materials related to the African-American experience.

The resolution highlights the importance of accurately teaching and preserving the history of African-Americans in the United States. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge and learn from the struggles, achievements, and contributions of African-Americans throughout history.

Furthermore, the resolution condemns any attempts to downplay or erase the injustices and discrimination faced by African-Americans, such as slavery, segregation, and systemic racism. It calls for a commitment to promoting a more inclusive and truthful representation of African-American history in educational curricula and public discourse. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 615 aims to promote a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the African-American experience in order to foster greater empathy, awareness, and unity among all Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience.

Policy Areas
Education

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Latest Action7/26/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.