Advisory Committees

The Commission maintains 56 advisory committees: one in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. Territories. Mandated by Congress, the advisory committees are bipartisan and conduct studies of civil rights topics within their geographic jurisdiction. The reports that culminate from their studies are based upon diverse and bipartisan testimony heard through public briefings and result in reports including advice and recommendations to the Commission. The Commission forwards Advisory Committee reports to the local, state, and federal entities that the advisory committee identifies in the report. The Regional Programs Unit is based in Chicago and manages the work of the 56 advisory committees.

Member resources and recruitment information for Advisory Committees

Announcements on member appointments, new committees, report releases, and more