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Celebrating the goals and ideals of the first International Day for People of African Descent, particularly the principle that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies".
Introduced: August 31, 2021
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Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
Aug 31, 2021
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.
Aug 31, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution celebrates the first International Day for People of African Descent and expresses a commitment to a legislative agenda that eliminates persistent racial inequalities in the United States.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.