H.Res. 242 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance…
Full title
Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing for this proud nation.
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Sablan10 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Commends the Australian government for acknowledging the past injustices to its indigenous community.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 12, 2009
Commends the Australian government for acknowledging the past injustices to its indigenous community.
Regards the Australian Parliament's historic recognition of its past wrongs as an inspiration for other multiethnic nations.
Remains committed to addressing the economic, educational, and health-related disparities that continue to affect some Black, indigenous, and other communities of color because of discriminatory laws that were authorized and enforced by U.S. local, state, and national governments.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing for this proud nation.
Latest action (Apr 27, 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 12, 2009
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.