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HR 40 · 119th Congress — Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. The commission must (1) compile documentary evidence of…

Congress
119
Bill
HR 40
Status
Introduced
Introduced
2025-01-03
Latest action date
2025-01-03

Summary

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. The commission must (1) compile documentary evidence of slavery in the United States; (2) study the role of the federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery; (3) analyze discriminatory laws and policies against freed African slaves and their descendants; and (4) recommend ways the United States may recognize and remedy the effects of slavery and discrimination on African Americans, including through a formal apology and compensation (i. e. , reparations). Right now, the latest action is: Sent to the House the Judiciary Committee. The listed sponsor is Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] [D].

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Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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