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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".

USA115th CongressHRES-713| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2018
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (24)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supports: (1) the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent, (2) the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for such people, and (3) the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of such people. Calls upon the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations, to develop strategies to execute the goals and ideals of such decade and to combat racism. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
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Timeline
Jan 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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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".

USA115th CongressHRES-713| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2018
Supports: (1) the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent, (2) the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for such people, and (3) the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of such people. Calls upon the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations, to develop strategies to execute the goals and ideals of such decade and to combat racism. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
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Timeline
Jan 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (24)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaCommemorative events and holidaysForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationOrganization of American StatesRacial and ethnic relationsUnited Nations