Cory Booker (D-NJ)
A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.
A Democratic resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3394-3395)
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
A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution urges the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. The resolution outlines a history of systemic oppression, including chattel slavery and various discriminatory government actions targeting people of color. It highlights how these actions have created a racial wealth gap and other enduring disparities. The text notes that many nations have used truth and reconciliation commissions to seek restorative justice. Finally, the resolution calls for the commission to serve as a catalyst for progress toward equality and the elimination of racial inequities.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution addresses historical injustices specifically impacting African Americans and their descendants.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill seeks to establish a commission to catalyze progress toward eliminating persistent racial inequities.
- Scored +4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution highlights historical land theft and boarding school policies impacting Native Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing Unhealed Divisions: The resolution suggests that addressing unhealed, entrenched divisions is in the collective national interest to prevent them from undermining democracy (Whereas, many of the far-reaching victories...).
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Progress Toward Equality: The proposed commission is intended to act as a catalyst for permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities (Resolved, (2)).
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Promoting Human Dignity: The commission aims to help the nation by jettisoning beliefs in a hierarchy of human value and embracing common humanity (Resolved, (2)(A) and (B)).
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Acknowledgment of Debt: The resolution affirms that the nation owes a debt of remembrance to those who lived through historical injustices and their descendants (Resolved, (1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
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 resolution addresses historical injustices specifically impacting African Americans and their descendants. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights historical land theft and boarding school policies impacting Native Americans. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The text notes historical xenophobic legislation targeting Asian immigrants. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The text mentions the need to address discriminatory actions against Latino Americans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill seeks to establish a commission to catalyze progress toward eliminating persistent racial inequities.
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3394-3395)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
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