This House resolution (H. Res. 1493), introduced August 27, 2026 by Representative Al Green and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, condemns racism and invidious discrimination and declares an "unconditional war" on them. The resolution directs the House to pass legislation to create a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. That Department would be charged with ending racism and invidious discrimination and developing and coordinating a comprehensive national strategy. The resolution says the Department should have a budget of not less than 10 percent of the Defense Department's budget and be led by a Secretary of Reconciliation appointed by the President with the Senate's advice and consent. The Secretary would make semi-annual progress reports to Congress.
The resolution calls for Congress to create a new national department focused on eliminating racism and discrimination. If such legislation were passed and the department created, it would be a Cabinet-level agency with a Secretary who reports to Congress twice a year and a large dedicated budget (set by the resolution as a share of the Defense budget).
The text specifies the new Department's budget shall be not less than 10 percent of the Defense Department's budget. No publicly available information in the resolution gives exact dollar amounts, how funds would be allocated, or where funds would come from.
The resolution frames this effort as urgent and long-term, comparing it to the 1960s "War on Poverty." It says racism and invidious discrimination remain widespread in areas such as policing, criminal justice, housing, banking, voting, employment, education, the environment, and health care. It cites recent public protests (for example, after the death of George Floyd) as a reason for decisive Congressional action.
No publicly available information.