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H.Res. proposes creating a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation to eliminate racism

Original title: 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.

August 27, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Aug 27, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this would create a new federal department with Cabinet status, fundamentally altering the executive branch's organizational structure and resource allocation dedicated to civil rights and anti-discrimination policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Executive Branch

The branch would be required to incorporate a new Cabinet-level department into its organizational structure.

House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is responsible for reviewing and determining the legislative path of the resolution.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution proposes the establishment of a new Department of Reconciliation tasked with the mission of eliminating racism and nationwide. The measure formally declares an unconditional war on these issues and seeks to elevate reconciliation efforts to the highest level of federal executive authority.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the proposed Department of Reconciliation?

The department would be charged with the specific mission of eliminating racism and .

What is the current status of this proposal?

As of August 27, 2026, the resolution has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Proposed Executive Expansion

The resolution seeks to elevate anti-discrimination policy to a Cabinet-level priority, representing a significant potential shift in federal administrative focus.

Department of Reconciliation

Connected Entities

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