NDO Fairness Act

House Bill

H.R. 6048

119th Congress

NDO Fairness Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Nov 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark DeSaulnier

Representative

Democratic

CA-10

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

The Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act would create a commission to investigate and address past instances of discrimination by federal agencies. The commission would have the power to hold public hearings and issue subpoenas to gather information, and would recommend actions to resolve these historical injustices.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the 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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act would create a commission to investigate and address past instances of discrimination by federal agencies. The commission would have the power to hold public hearings and issue subpoenas to gather information, and would recommend actions to resolve these historical injustices.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act This bill establishes the Commission for Review and Correction of Historical Injustices to identify, investigate, and review instances of discrimination and other historical injustices carried out by federal agencies. The commission must also periodically recommend legislative or executive action to resolve such instances. In carrying out its duties, the commission must set up a mechanism to allow for public comment and input on instances of discrimination. In addition, the bill grants the commission authority to issue a subpoena to any agency that the majority of the commission deems necessary.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a commission to identify, investigate, and review past discrimination by federal agencies
Allows the public to provide input on instances of discrimination
Gives the commission authority to issue subpoenas to gather information
Requires the commission to periodically recommend legislative or executive action to address historical injustices
Aims to confront and correct past discriminatory actions by the federal government

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would potentially impact all Americans, by providing a formal process to investigate and address historical instances of discrimination by federal agencies. Specific groups that could benefit include racial minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who have faced unfair treatment from the government in the past. The findings and recommendations of the commission could lead to tangible changes, such as new laws, policies, or compensation for those harmed.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6048, 119th Congress (2025). "NDO Fairness Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6048