Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act
Creates a commission to review historical injustices and federal-agency discrimination and recommend possible remedies.
In three House committees since Sept. 24, 2026, 14 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 24, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Historical discrimination by federal agencies can leave affected people seeking review or compensation. The bill would create a commission to review historical injustices and federal-agency discrimination, including cases submitted by the public. It could investigate cases and recommend actions to Congress and the executive branch.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Create a commission to review injustices
The Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices would identify and review historical injustices, including federal-agency discrimination against people protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Rehabilitation Act and members of the uniformed services. Its review would include cases involving discriminatory treatment, charges, convictions, or dismissals, and instances where people have not received compensation.
- Open a public process for submissions
The Commission would establish a way for the public to submit instances of federal-agency discrimination and be heard. It could consult with researchers, community members, and people directly affected by discrimination, investigate instances brought to its attention, and issue a subpoena to an agency if a majority of the Commission considers it necessary.
- Report cases and recommend action
The Commission would report to Congress at least quarterly on cases it reviewed and recommend legislative or executive action for each. Its reports would also address alternatives to the pardon process, including exoneration or other forgiveness.
- Appoint members and staff
The Commission would have eight members appointed by House and Senate leaders, with qualifications in fields such as civil rights, law, or history. It would also have a director and at least 11 additional personnel, and would meet quarterly.
The bill cites cases in which federal-agency discrimination led to discriminatory treatment, charges, convictions, or dismissals, and cases in which people did not receive compensation. It would create a process to review such instances and bring recommendations to Congress and the executive branch.
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The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 24, 2026HOUSESEP 24, 2026By Rep. DeSaulnier with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Armed Services, Education and Workforce and Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeesSEP 24, 2026ARMED SERVICES · EDUCATION & WORKFORCE +1 NOWSEP 24, 2026In committee for 14 daysNo hearing yet
- 14 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026REFERREDReferred 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.
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 14, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. DeSaulnier’s record: sponsored 31 bills this Congress. 0 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Lateefah SimonD-CA-12ORIGINAL
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