Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.

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61 cosponsors · 59 D, 2 R

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Recognizes Afro-Colombians for their contributions to Columbia's economic, social, and cultural fabric.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Aug 3, 2007

Recognizes Afro-Colombians for their contributions to Columbia's economic, social, and cultural fabric.

Calls upon the government of Colombia to combat racial discrimination and human rights violations.

Urges the government of Colombia to: (1) demand politicians linked to para-politics scandals are investigated and brought to justice; and (2) implement a policy that ensures proper execution of assistance programs for Afro-Colombians and internally displaced communities.

Encourages the U.S. government to ensure that the previous consultation mechanism with Afro-Colombians and marginalized groups is applied in the free trade agreement negotiation and in Plan Colombia's implementation.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.

Latest action (Aug 3, 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Aug 3, 2007

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.