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HB6048: Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

: Mark DeSaulnier (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Oct 25, 2023
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To establish a Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a new Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices to examine past wrongs against groups in American history. The commission would study these injustices and recommend corrections or remedies. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Mark DeSaulnier and Barbara Lee. It currently sits in the House as an introduced bill awaiting review. The commission would focus on civil rights issues and matters affecting minority communities.

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