Bill · H.R. 10546· House(119-HR-10546)
Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act. It establishes a commission to review historical injustices and instances where a federal agency unjustly discriminated against certain protected groups and members of the uniformed services. The commission must set up a public mechanism for submitting instances of discrimination within 90 days. It is composed of eight members appointed by congressional leaders from both parties. The commission is required to report to Congress quarterly with information on alternatives to the pardon process, reviewed instances, and recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill establishes a commission to review historical injustices and federal agency discrimination against protected groups.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill provides a formal mechanism to review and address historical injustices and civil rights violations affecting protected groups.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill establishes a commission to review historical discrimination by federal agencies against civil rights-protected populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Submission Mechanism: Under Section 2(b)(4), the bill requires the commission to establish a mechanism for the public to submit and be heard on each instance of discrimination by a federal agency within 90 days of enactment, which gives everyday people a direct way to voice their experiences.
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Review of Uncompensated Discrimination: Under Section 2(b)(3), the commission will identify and review instances where individuals or groups were discriminated against and have not received compensation for the discriminatory act of a federal agency, helping to bring light to unresolved wrongs.
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Inclusion of Impacted Individuals: Under Section 2(e), the commission may collaborate with community members, formerly incarcerated or exonerated individuals, and others directly impacted by federal agency discrimination, ensuring those affected have a voice in the review process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Burdens on Federal Agencies: Under Section 2(f), the commission has the power to issue subpoenas to any agency that a majority of the commission determines is necessary for its investigations, which could create operational burdens for federal agencies.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For Immigrants+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Veterans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Improves Due Process+5Increases Federal Power+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California