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.

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Summary of Bill SRES 598

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.

Congressional Summary of SRES 598

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 SRES 598

Bill SRES 598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 20, 2024. Bill SRES 598 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 20, 2024. Bill SRES 598's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2472-2473) as of March 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 598

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 598

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 598

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.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.

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