Racism: Proposal for a Department of Reconciliation
This bill is currently in the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not moved since August 27, 2026, and the committee must review it before it can proceed further. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.
This resolution faces significant political hurdles because it calls for a massive new government agency and a large shift in federal spending that lacks broad support.
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Housing discrimination is listed as one of the areas the future Department of Reconciliation would target, which could eventually affect renters facing discriminatory practices. This resolution itself only expresses intent to act and does not change any housing law or rule.
“systemic and institutionalized racism and invidious discrimination exist in virtually all areas of American life, including policing, criminal justice, housing, banking, voting, employment, education, the environment, and health care”
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Submitted in House
Rep. Al Green's resolution calls for a Department of Reconciliation with a budget equal to at least 10 percent of the Department of Defense's annual spending to eliminate systemic racism in housing, banking, and policing through a comprehensive national strategy.
Rep. Al Green introduced a resolution to declare an unconditional war on racism, proposing a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation and a Secretary of Reconciliation to coordinate a national strategy against invidious discrimination in American life.
During his remarks at George Floyd's funeral in Houston, Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) called for the creation of a federal Department of Reconciliation, arguing that the U.S. must move beyond just surviving slavery and segregation to actively reconciling its differences.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official 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.
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