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Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

USA118th CongressHR-6048| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1196
Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act
Oct 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1196
    Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act


  • October 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred 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.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

USA118th CongressHR-6048| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1196
Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act
Oct 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1196
    Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act


  • October 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred 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.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted