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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1493 is a House resolution, rather than a binding law, that expresses Congress's position on racism and discrimination and calls for future legislative action. It states that the House condemns racism and invidious discrimination as contrary to the Constitution, declares a "war" on these problems, and commits to passing legislation creating a new Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. That proposed department would be tasked with developing and coordinating a national strategy to eliminate racism and discrimination, would be led by a Senate-confirmed Secretary of Reconciliation who would report to Congress twice a year, and would have a budget set at no less than 10 percent of the Defense Department's budget.
The resolution primarily affects the federal government's structure and priorities, since it calls for creating a new federal agency and committing substantial funding to civil rights and anti-discrimination efforts. It references issues in policing, criminal justice, housing, banking, voting, employment, education, environment, and health care as areas where such an agency might act, though the resolution itself does not create specific programs—it calls for future legislation to do so.
The resolution was introduced by Rep. Al Green on August 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a simple resolution, it would not require Senate action or presidential signature even if passed by the House; it reflects the House's stated intent rather than enacting a department itself. Committee consideration would be the next step before any further action.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1493 do?
- H.Res. 1493 is a House resolution, rather than a binding law, that expresses Congress's position on racism and discrimination and calls for future legislative action. It states that the House condemns racism and invidious discrimination as contrary to the Constitution, declares a "war" on these problems, and commits to passing legislation creating a new Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. That proposed department would be tasked with developing and coordinating a national strategy to eliminate racism and discrimination, would be led by a Senate-confirmed Secretary of Reconciliation who would report to Congress twice a year, and would have a budget set at no less than 10 percent of the Defense Department's budget. The resolution primarily affects the federal government's structure and priorities, since it calls for creating a new federal agency and committing substantial funding to civil rights and anti-discrimination efforts. It references issues in policing, criminal justice, housing, banking, voting, employment, education, environment, and health care as areas where such an agency might act, though the resolution itself does not create specific programs—it calls for future legislation to do so. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Al Green on August 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a simple resolution, it would not require Senate action or presidential signature even if passed by the House; it reflects the House's stated intent rather than enacting a department itself. Committee consideration would be the next step before any further action.
- Has H.Res. 1493 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1493. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1493?
- H.Res. 1493 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1493?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (27 Aug 2026).
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