US HR713 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 25-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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". 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.
Title
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".
Sponsors
Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] |
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] |
Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] |
Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA] |
Rep. David Scott [D-GA] | Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] |
Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2018-01-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2018-01-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Organization of American States
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Organization of American States
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/713/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres713/BILLS-115hres713ih.pdf |