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Combating Racism: Establishment of a Department of Reconciliation

This bill proposes declaring an unconditional war on racism and discrimination, and establishing a new government department. This department would be tasked with developing and coordinating a national strategy to eliminate racism, potentially impacting equal opportunities in areas like employment, education, and housing.
Key points
Establishment of a new Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation to combat racism and discrimination.
The department would receive a budget equivalent to at least 10% of the Defense Department's budget to fund its objectives.
The goal is to eliminate racism and discrimination in all areas of life, including policing, criminal justice, housing, and education.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_657
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2023-08-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_657.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a new Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation to combat racism and discrimination.
  • The department would receive a budget equivalent to at least 10% of the Defense Department's budget to fund its objectives.
  • The goal is to eliminate racism and discrimination in all areas of life, including policing, criminal justice, housing, and education.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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