Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act
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Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10546, the Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act, proposes to establish a Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices. This commission would identify and review instances of historical injustice, including discrimination by federal agencies against individuals or groups protected by civil rights laws, the Rehabilitation Act, or members of the uniformed services. It would also look for cases where discrimination occurred and no compensation was provided.
The bill outlines how the commission would operate, including creating a public mechanism for submitting discrimination claims and setting deadlines for reviewing these submissions. The commission would consist of eight members appointed by House and Senate leadership, with qualifications in areas like civil rights, history, and law. The commission would be required to meet regularly and submit quarterly reports to Congress with findings and recommendations for legislative or executive action.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and Armed Services for consideration.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10546 do?
- H.R. 10546, the Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act, proposes to establish a Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices. This commission would identify and review instances of historical injustice, including discrimination by federal agencies against individuals or groups protected by civil rights laws, the Rehabilitation Act, or members of the uniformed services. It would also look for cases where discrimination occurred and no compensation was provided. The bill outlines how the commission would operate, including creating a public mechanism for submitting discrimination claims and setting deadlines for reviewing these submissions. The commission would consist of eight members appointed by House and Senate leadership, with qualifications in areas like civil rights, history, and law. The commission would be required to meet regularly and submit quarterly reports to Congress with findings and recommendations for legislative or executive action. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and Armed Services for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10546 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10546. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10546?
- H.R. 10546 was sponsored by Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10546?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (24 Sep 2026).
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