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A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.
3/13/2024, 2:26 AM
Summary of Bill SCONRES 19
Bill 118 sconres 19 is a concurrent resolution that calls for the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. The purpose of this commission is to address the ongoing issues of racial inequality and division in the United States.
The resolution highlights the need for a comprehensive and inclusive approach to addressing racial disparities and promoting healing and reconciliation among all Americans. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the historical injustices and systemic racism that have plagued our country for centuries.
The commission would be tasked with conducting a thorough examination of the impact of racism on individuals and communities, as well as developing recommendations for policies and programs that promote racial healing and reconciliation. It would also work to educate the public about the history of racism in the United States and the ongoing effects of discrimination. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 19 aims to promote understanding, empathy, and unity among all Americans, regardless of race or background. It seeks to create a more just and equitable society for future generations by addressing the root causes of racial division and working towards a more inclusive and harmonious future.
The resolution highlights the need for a comprehensive and inclusive approach to addressing racial disparities and promoting healing and reconciliation among all Americans. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the historical injustices and systemic racism that have plagued our country for centuries.
The commission would be tasked with conducting a thorough examination of the impact of racism on individuals and communities, as well as developing recommendations for policies and programs that promote racial healing and reconciliation. It would also work to educate the public about the history of racism in the United States and the ongoing effects of discrimination. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 19 aims to promote understanding, empathy, and unity among all Americans, regardless of race or background. It seeks to create a more just and equitable society for future generations by addressing the root causes of racial division and working towards a more inclusive and harmonious future.
Congressional Summary of SCONRES 19
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.
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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 19
Bill SCONRES 19 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill SCONRES 19 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023. Bill SCONRES 19's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3772-3773) as of July 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 19
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 19
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAlternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 19
A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.
A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.
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