Reconciliation in Place Names Act

Increased Equity and Dignity: The bill seeks to ensure that place names are equitable, just, and advance dignity for all people in the United States (Section 2).

Removal of Offensive Language: The process aims to remove geographic names that include racial or sexual slurs or stereotypes targeting Native Americans, African Americans, and others (Section 2).

Addressing Historical Injustices: The act provides a mechanism to rename features that honor individuals who held racially repugnant views, committed atrocities against Native Americans, or carried out injustices against racial minorities (Section 2 and Section 3).

Public Involvement and Transparency: The new committee establishes a process to solicit proposals from Indian Tribes, State and local governments, land management agencies, and the general public, while also providing opportunities for public comment (Section 4).

Representation for Diverse Groups: The advisory committee is designed to include members from Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations (Section 4).