HRES 657
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.
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This resolution declares a ‘war on racism and invidious discrimination’ and proposes the creation of a new Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. The goal of this department would be to systematically eliminate racism and discrimination across various sectors of American life, mirroring the approach taken during the ‘War on Poverty.’ It draws parallels to past successful initiatives like Medicaid and Medicare, suggesting a commitment to long-term, comprehensive solutions.
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Barbara Lee
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Henry C. "Hank," Jr. Johnson
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