HCONRES 175 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Introduced 2005-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]· House

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Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House.(2006-11-17)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2005-07-18
Roll #381
Yea 382Nay 6
Democrats
175 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
206 Yea·6 Nay
PassedHouse · 2005-07-18
Roll #381
Yea 382Nay 6
Democrats
175 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
206 Yea·6 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes: (1) African descendants for their contributions to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the countries in the Americas, particularly in Latin American and Caribbean societies; and (2) that as a result of their skin color and ancestry such descendants have experienced economic, social, and political injustices. Urges the President to encourage the remembrance of the achievements of African descendants in the Americas and a resolution of such injustices. Urges the United States and the international community to work to ensure that poverty is eradicated, universal education is achieved, quality healthcare is made available, environmental resources are provided, and equal access to justice is granted in Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican