Bill · H.Con.Res. 37· House(119-HCONRES-37)

Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

Age: 45 years

Texas

Introduced: 6/12/2025
Last activity: 6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Jasmine Crockett
Cosponsors: - 56 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution urges the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. The resolution outlines a history of systematic oppression and discriminatory government actions affecting various groups of color in the United States. It cites specific historical instances such as slavery, land loss for Indian Tribes, and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. The text notes that these actions have contributed to a persistent racial wealth gap and other social disparities. The resolution seeks to address unhealed divisions that could undermine democracy. Finally, it calls for the commission to serve as a catalyst for progress toward equality and common humanity.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly addresses historical injustices and seeks to eliminate racial inequities impacting African Americans.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights historical land loss and the impact of the Indian Boarding School Policy on Native tribes.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill seeks to establish a commission specifically designed to address and eliminate persistent racial inequities.