HRES 713
115th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Organization of American States
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations
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: January 25, 2018
Introduced by:
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Democratic
· Georgia
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Jan 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supports: (1) the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent, (2) the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for such people, and (3) the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of such people.
Calls upon the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations, to develop strategies to execute the goals and ideals of such decade and to combat racism.
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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