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Introduced
07/18/2019
07/18/2019
In Committee
07/18/2019
07/18/2019
Crossed Over
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Passed
08/04/2020
08/04/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/14/2020
08/14/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act This bill establishes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of the Staff Director to conduct a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of the Staff Director. The commission will conduct a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including issues related to homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rates, poverty, violence, fatherhood, mentorship, drug abuse, disparate income and wealth levels, educational performance, and health. The commission will propose measures to alleviate and remedy the underlying causes of these issues, which may include recommendations for changes to the law, policies, and government programs. The commission will be composed of 19 members appointed by various congressional and executive branch leaders, and it will be required to meet quarterly and submit an annual report to the President, Congress, and the public.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Marco Rubio (R)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Mike Braun (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Kamala Harris (D),
Kelly Loeffler (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Rob Portman (R),
Pat Roberts (R),
Mitt Romney (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 116-156. (TXT | PDF) (on 08/14/2020)
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