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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".

Introduced: February 24, 2015 Introduced by: Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Feb 24, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 24, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent.

Recalls S.Con.Res. 26 supporting the goals of the designation of the International Year for People of African Descent.

Supports the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for people of African descent.

Supports the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of people of African Descent.

Calls upon the United States in cooperation with civil society (African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations) to develop domestic and global strategies to execute the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of African Descent.

Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.

What's happening now March 20, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

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