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HR 1196 117th Congress House

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

Official title: To establish a Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 13, 2021 Introduced by: DeSaulnier, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 22, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Armed Services, 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.
Feb 22, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 28, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

This bill establishes the Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices to identify, investigate, and review instances of discrimination and other historical injustices carried out by federal agencies. The commission must also periodically recommend legislative or executive action to resolve such instances.

In carrying out its duties, the commission must set up a mechanism to allow for public comment and input on instances of discrimination.

In addition, the bill grants the commission authority to issue a subpoena to any agency that the majority of the commission deems necessary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6048 Reintroduced Bill Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 4
Bourdeaux, Carolyn
· Feb 18, 2022
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Oct 25, 2021
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 27, 2021
Jackson Lee, Sheila
· Jul 21, 2021
Lowenthal, Alan
· Jul 6, 2021
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 11, 2021
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 13, 2021
Lee, Barbara
· Feb 23, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1196: Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1196/
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"H.R. 1196: Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1196/.
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