HRES 1055
110th Congress
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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.
Introduced: March 14, 2008
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 3, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mar 14, 2008
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.
Mar 14, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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