Search Results: keywords:"racial inequities"

  • H. R. 6828 — To establish within the Department of Justice an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,023

    The bill, H. R. 6828, proposes establishing an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls within the Department of Justice. This office would focus on addressing the unique vulnerabilities faced by Black women and girls, such as disproportionate rates of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a special office in the Department of Justice that would help find and protect Black women and girls who are missing or hurt. This office would work with other groups, keep track of cases, and help communities get money to keep these women and girls safe.

  • S. RES. 575 — Declaring racism a public health crisis.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:326

    The resolution S. RES. 575 put forth in the 118th Congress declares racism as a public health crisis in the United States. It highlights how racial inequities affect health outcomes and emphasizes the need for a nationwide strategy to address these disparities and dismantle...

    Simple Explanation

    The resolution S. RES. 575 says that racism is a big problem affecting people's health in the United States, and it wants everyone to work together to make things fairer for people of all skin colors. It suggests making changes to help everyone have the same chance to be healthy and happy.