Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Members of Congress are mobilizing to garner more co-sponsors on key Racial Equity legislation on Reparations and Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT). On November 29, 2023, a Congressional Briefing will be convened at the U.S. Capital to highlight and build political momentum for these critical efforts as we enter 2024 and the next election.
TAKE ACTION NOW AND ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO SIGN ON:
—>TOP HOUSE PRIORITIES: H.Con.Res. 44 Priority List from Rep. Lee’s office
—>TOP SENATE PRIORITIES: Blumenthal, Brown, Butler, Sanders, Klobuchar, Van Hollen, Warnock.
TRHT & REPARATIONS LEGISLATION TRACKER:
Updated for the 118th Congress, November 2023
118thCongress_Reparations_TRHT_TruthList – Upda…
For information or updates to the Tracker, please contact Michelle Ferrigno Warren, MPA
SUMMARY OF RACIAL EQUITY LEGISLATION
1. H.R.40/S.40 – Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
– This legislation is a significant step towards addressing the historical injustices faced by African Americans, particularly in the context of slavery and its aftermath.
– The establishment of a commission to study and develop reparation proposals demonstrates a commitment to acknowledging the deep-rooted impacts of slavery and discrimination on African American communities.
– This bill aims to pave the way for meaningful discussions on reparations and redress by compiling historical evidence and analyzing discriminatory policies.
H.R.40 – Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
S.40 – Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
2. H.Con.Res.44/S.Con.Res.19 – Urging the Establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT)
– This concurrent resolution underscores the importance of truth, racial healing, and transformation in the United States.
– It acknowledges the enduring legacies of historical injustices against people of color and the need to address them comprehensively.
– The proposed U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation would serve as a vital mechanism for fostering understanding, reconciliation, and equitable change.
3. H.Res.414 – Reparations Now
– This resolution reaffirms the moral and legal obligation of the United States to provide reparations for the historical enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on Black communities.
– It recognizes the importance of acknowledging past wrongs and taking concrete steps toward reparative justice.
– The resolution aligns with growing calls for reconciliation and redress in the United States.
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For More Information about US Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Movement, please contact Dr. Paul Zeitz, Leadership Team #breathewithme and USTRHT , at drpaulzeitz@gmail.com
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