Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1493
Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination.
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Introduced 2026-08-27Topic: civil rights · governance ethics · budgetSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis House resolution condemns racism and invidious discrimination as contrary to the U.S. Constitution. It declares unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and states the House will provide resources and funding to defeat them. It states the House shall pass legislation creating a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation to end racism and discrimination and to develop and coordinate a national strategy. The department's budget would equal at least 10 percent of the Defense Department's budget, and it would be led by a Secretary appointed by the President with Senate approval who reports to Congress twice a year.
Sponsors
- Al Green Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-08-27 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-08-27 | Submitted in House | introduce |