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- H.RES.1027
H.RES.1027: 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
About This Bill
- Introduced June 26, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 26, 2020
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 26, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) |