Al Green (D-TX)
Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution declares an unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination in America. It condemns these issues as evil and contrary to the United States Constitution. The resolution calls for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. This new department would be tasked with ending racism and invidious discrimination through a comprehensive national strategy. To fund this effort, the department would receive a budget of at least 10 percent of the Defense Department's budget. The department would be led by a Secretary of Reconciliation appointed by the President.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +10
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets racism which disproportionately affects the African American community.
- Scored +10
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill seeks to end invidious discrimination affecting all racial groups.
- Scored +10
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
The bill seeks to end invidious discrimination affecting all racial groups.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The massive budget requirement for a new department could increase the national debt.
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The resolution calls for a massive new expenditure of at least 10 percent of the defense budget.
- Scored -5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Allocating such a large percentage of the defense budget to a new department may impact fiscal management.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of Discrimination: The resolution aims to end racism and invidious discrimination, which the text states exist in areas such as policing, criminal justice, housing, banking, voting, employment, education, the environment, and health care (Resolution clauses 1, 2, and 3).
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National Strategy: The establishment of a Department of Reconciliation would provide a coordinated national strategy to eliminate racism and invisible discrimination (Resolution clause 3).
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Resource Allocation: The resolution promises to provide the resources and funding necessary for the defeat of racism and invidious discrimination (Resolution clause 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Large Budgetary Requirement: The proposed Department of Reconciliation would require a budget of not less than 10 percent of the Defense Department's budget (Resolution clause 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets racism which disproportionately affects the African American community. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill seeks to end invidious discrimination affecting all racial groups. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill seeks to end invidious discrimination affecting all racial groups. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill seeks to end invidious discrimination affecting all racial groups. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill aims to end invidious discrimination that can impact immigrant populations. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill targets invidious discrimination which includes LGBTQ-related biases. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reducing discrimination in banking and employment benefits low-income households. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill aims to end invidious discrimination which includes disability discrimination.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill aims to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination through a new federal department. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill aims to combat discrimination in housing. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The resolution addresses racial discrimination within the criminal justice system. Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution specifically mentions addressing racism in policing.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Allocating such a large percentage of the defense budget to a new department may impact fiscal management. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The resolution calls for a massive new expenditure of at least 10 percent of the defense budget. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The massive budget requirement for a new department could increase the national debt.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill aims to address discrimination in education.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill seeks to end discrimination in environmental matters.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires semi-annual progress reports to Congress. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill creates a massive new cabinet-level federal department. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The centralized national strategy likely reduces state-level autonomy in social policy.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill may divert funds from the Defense Department to the new Department of Reconciliation.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana