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".
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 24, 2015)
Supports the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent.
Recalls S.Con.Res. 26 supporting the goals of the designation of the International Year for People of African Descent.
Supports the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for people of African descent.
Supports the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of people of African Descent.
Calls upon the United States in cooperation with civil society (African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations) to develop domestic and global strategies to execute the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of African Descent.
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
What just happenedMar 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 24, 2015
- Mar 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Feb 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 24, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 24, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House