A resolution expressing support for the Senate to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.

3/26/2024, 4:13 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 S.Res. 598 is a resolution that expresses support for the Senate to collaborate with the Congressional Black Caucus in order to advance the Black Wealth Agenda. The Black Wealth Agenda is a set of legislative priorities aimed at addressing economic disparities and promoting wealth building within the Black community.

The resolution outlines several key priorities within the Black Wealth Agenda, including increasing access to affordable housing, expanding access to quality education and job training programs, promoting entrepreneurship and small business development, and addressing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation faced by Black Americans.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of working together across party lines to address these issues and create opportunities for economic advancement within the Black community. It calls on the Senate to prioritize these legislative goals and work towards achieving tangible outcomes that will help close the wealth gap and promote economic equity for Black Americans. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 598 highlights the importance of addressing economic disparities and promoting wealth building within the Black community, and calls on the Senate to take action in collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus to advance the Black Wealth Agenda.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 598

Introduced on
2024-03-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/20/2024

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 S.Res. 598 is a resolution that expresses support for the Senate to collaborate with the Congressional Black Caucus in order to advance the Black Wealth Agenda. The Black Wealth Agenda is a set of legislative priorities aimed at addressing economic disparities and promoting wealth building within the Black community.

The resolution outlines several key priorities within the Black Wealth Agenda, including increasing access to affordable housing, expanding access to quality education and job training programs, promoting entrepreneurship and small business development, and addressing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation faced by Black Americans.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of working together across party lines to address these issues and create opportunities for economic advancement within the Black community. It calls on the Senate to prioritize these legislative goals and work towards achieving tangible outcomes that will help close the wealth gap and promote economic equity for Black Americans. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 598 highlights the importance of addressing economic disparities and promoting wealth building within the Black community, and calls on the Senate to take action in collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus to advance the Black Wealth Agenda.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing support for the Senate 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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/12/2024

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 Action3/20/2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2472-2473)