H.Res. 1055 · 110th Congress

Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2008-03-14
Latest action
2008-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Summary

Recognizes the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights.

Commends the United States for meeting its ICERD reporting obligations.

Calls upon the U.S. government to support existing laws and programs aimed at redressing past injustices that have contributed to ongoing racial discrimination and present day disparities.