HOUSE 6048118th CongressReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, 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.

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

Last Action: 10/25/2023

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2023-10-25Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2023-10-25Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2023-10-25Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2023-10-25Introduced in House
2023-10-25Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-10-25 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

BARBARA LEE (D-CA)

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