HRES 120 · 114th Congress · International Affairs

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 2015-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.(2015-03-20)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats