HRES 242
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Australia
Congressional tributes
Minority education
Minority health
Oceania
Racial and ethnic relations
Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing for this proud nation.
Introduced: March 12, 2009
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 27, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mar 12, 2009
Referred to House Judiciary
Mar 12, 2009
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 12, 2009
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Mar 12, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)
Mar 12, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Commends the Australian government for acknowledging the past injustices to its indigenous community.
Regards the Australian Parliament's historic recognition of its past wrongs as an inspiration for other multiethnic nations.
Remains committed to addressing the economic, educational, and health-related disparities that continue to affect some Black, indigenous, and other communities of color because of discriminatory laws that were authorized and enforced by U.S. local, state, and national governments.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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