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H.Res. 1027 · 116th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the wrongs and hardships of Black women are often…

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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 remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 116th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

BWD Watson ColemanSponsor
22 cosponsors · 22 D

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 26, 2020

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 system, must include reforms to address concerns for black women; and
  • the creation of a commission to study the status of black women and girls would aid in reducing social and systemic barriers and identifying reforms that would encourage more fair and equal treatment.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: 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 remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women.

Latest action (Jun 26, 2020): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 26, 2020

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

No recorded floor vote found.