Acknowledging that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy in achieving the goal of reducing drug use, and for the House of Representatives to apologize to the individuals and communities that were victimized by this policy.

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Congressional Summary of HRES 747

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the War on Drugs has failed to achieve its goal of reducing drug use and that activities continuing the War on Drugs should end. Further, the House of Representatives apologizes to those harmed through the War on Drugs.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 747

Bill HRES 747 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2019. Bill HRES 747 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 6, 2019. Bill HRES 747's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 747

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 747

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Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional committees

- Congressional operations and organization

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Department of the Treasury

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Federal officials

- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 747

Acknowledging that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy in achieving the goal of reducing drug use, and for the House of Representatives to apologize to the individuals and communities that were victimized by this policy.