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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the wrongs and hardships of Black women are often equal to those experienced by Black men yet receive less attention and justice, and that any legislation passed in the House of Representatives to remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women.

USA116th CongressHRES-1027| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2020
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (22)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the harm, trauma, and deaths of black women must be recognized alongside those of black men; the position of black women is unique in this country and therefore deserves specific, focused intervention to bring about equality of access, opportunity, and justice; any legislation passed in the House to remedy racial inequities, especially those in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for black women; and the creation of a commission to study the status of black women and girls would aid in reducing social and systemic barriers and identifying reforms that would encourage more fair and equal treatment.
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 26, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Crimes against womenDue process and equal protectionGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingRacial and ethnic relationsWomen's healthWomen's rights

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the wrongs and hardships of Black women are often equal to those experienced by Black men yet receive less attention and justice, and that any legislation passed in the House of Representatives to remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women.

USA116th CongressHRES-1027| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2020
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the harm, trauma, and deaths of black women must be recognized alongside those of black men; the position of black women is unique in this country and therefore deserves specific, focused intervention to bring about equality of access, opportunity, and justice; any legislation passed in the House to remedy racial inequities, especially those in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for black women; and the creation of a commission to study the status of black women and girls would aid in reducing social and systemic barriers and identifying reforms that would encourage more fair and equal treatment.
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 26, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (22)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crimes against womenDue process and equal protectionGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingRacial and ethnic relationsWomen's healthWomen's rights