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H.Res. 713 (115th)

Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent".

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Introduced

25 January 2018

Last action

25 January 2018 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], David Scott, Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

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Summary

Supports: (1) the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent, (2) the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for such people, and (3) the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of such people. Calls upon the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations, to develop strategies to execute the goals and ideals of such decade and to combat racism. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 25 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 25 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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