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H.J. Res. 646 100th Congress House

National Commission on Human Resources Act

Official title: A joint resolution establishing the National Commission on Human Resources.

Introduced: August 11, 1988 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Sep 9, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Aug 23, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.
Aug 22, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Aug 11, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Aug 11, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 11, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 11, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Aug 11, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 16, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Commission on Human Resources Act - Establishes a National Commission on Human Resources.

Directs the Commission to: (1) advise the Congress, the President, and the U.S. public on policies and programs designed to facilitate the attainment of fuller human potential; (2) solicit views from the public on the role of the individual, family, community, and government in researching, educating, and implementing techniques designed to increase human potential in body, mind, and spirit; (3) identify private and foundation financial resources to fund the Commission's operation; (4) establish a scientific advisory panel to assist in the evaluation of technologies and procedures calculated to develop fuller human potential; and (5) after consultation with the Secretary of State, communicate with foreign governments and international organizations on the establishment of counterpart commissions, and prepare for an international meeting of such commissions (if they are established) prior to the preparation of its final report.

Directs the Commission to prepare and transmit to the President and the Congress: (1) a report on its activities and recommendations within 18 months after the effective date of this joint resolution; and (2) a proposal for implementation of its recommendations within 24 months after such effective date.

Sets forth provisions for Commission members. Directs the President and specified congressional officers to appoint such members, from representatives of an appropriate executive department, both Houses of the Congress, the field of extraordinary human performance research, physicians, the field of higher education, the clergy, organized labor, business management, retired individuals, high school students, and the general public.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 8
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 646: National Commission on Human Resources Act. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HJRES-646/
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