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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1096

Bill 118 HRES 1096, titled "Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to show support for the collaboration between the House of Representatives and the Congressional Black Caucus in developing and implementing the Black Wealth Agenda.

The Black Wealth Agenda is a set of legislative priorities aimed at addressing economic disparities and promoting wealth creation within the Black community. The resolution outlines several key priorities to achieve this agenda, including increasing access to affordable housing, expanding access to capital for Black-owned businesses, and promoting financial literacy and wealth-building opportunities for Black Americans.

Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of addressing systemic barriers to wealth accumulation for Black individuals and communities, such as discriminatory lending practices and lack of access to quality education and job opportunities. It also calls for increased investment in programs and initiatives that support economic empowerment and wealth creation for Black Americans. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1096 highlights the importance of addressing economic inequality and promoting wealth creation within the Black community, and calls for collaborative efforts between the House of Representatives and the Congressional Black Caucus to achieve these goals.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1096

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1096

Bill HRES 1096 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 20, 2024. Bill HRES 1096 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 20, 2024. Bill HRES 1096's most recent activity was 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 fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1096

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1096

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1096

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.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.

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