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Congressional Research Service
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 24, 2015
Supports the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent.
Recalls S.Con.Res. 26 supporting the goals of the designation of the International Year for People of African Descent.
Supports the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for people of African descent.
Supports the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of people of African Descent.
Calls upon the United States in cooperation with civil society (African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations) to develop domestic and global strategies to execute the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of African Descent.
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
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Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] · D–GA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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