HRES 615 United States House · 117th Congress

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".

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2021

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President

Introduced Aug 31, 2021 Last action Nov 1, 2022

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Committee

Nov 1, 2022

Committee

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

lower

Nov 1, 2022

Committee

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

lower

Oct 12, 2021

Committee

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

lower

Aug 31, 2021

Committee

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.

lower

Aug 31, 2021

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1 primary · 13 co-sponsors