Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the wrongs and hardships of Black women are often equal to those experienced by Black men yet receive less attention and justice, and that any legislation passed in the House of Representatives to remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women.
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that
the harm, trauma, and deaths of black women must be recognized alongside those of black men;
the position of black women is unique in this country and therefore deserves specific, focused intervention to bring about equality of access, opportunity, and justice;
any legislation passed in the House to remedy racial inequities, especially those in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for black women; and
the creation of a commission to study the status of black women and girls would aid in reducing social and systemic barriers and identifying reforms that would encourage more fair and equal treatment.