Celebrating the goals and ideals of the first International Day for People of African Descent, particularly the principle that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies".

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Bill Number

HRES 615

Introduced

Aug 31, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Africa Commemorative events and holidays Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Employment discrimination and employee rights Housing discrimination Human rights International Affairs Law enforcement administration and funding Political movements and philosophies Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history Veterans' pensions and compensation Wages and earnings World history

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Summary

This resolution celebrates the first International Day for People of African Descent and expresses a commitment to a legislative agenda that eliminates persistent racial inequalities in the United States.

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Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Oct 12, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
Aug 31, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Aug 31, 2021

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