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H.Res. 1055 (110th)

Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

14 March 2008

Last action

3 June 2008 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Recognizes the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights. Commends the United States for meeting its ICERD reporting obligations. Calls upon the U.S. government to support existing laws and programs aimed at redressing past injustices that have contributed to ongoing racial discrimination and present day disparities.

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Timeline

  1. 14 March 2008

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 March 2008

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 March 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 June 2008

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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