Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

Commission to review federal injustices

If enacted, the bill would create a federal Commission to identify and review past federal discrimination. The Commission would review cases under the Civil Rights Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and for members of the uniformed services. It would have eight members (two chosen by each House and Senate leader), with appointments due within 60 days and the first meeting within 90 days. The Commission would set up a public submission process within 90 days and must review or decline each public submission within 180 days. The Commission could issue subpoenas by majority, must report to Congress within 90 days and then quarterly, and would hire a Director and at least 11 staff with civil service protection. The Commission would be exempt from Section 14(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.