H.R. 40

119th Congress

In Committee

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]MA· Introduced 3 janvier 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3 janvier 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 12 février 2025

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).

The commission consists of individuals from civil society and reparations organizations and individuals appointed by the President and congressional leadership; Members of Congress and governmental employees may not serve on the commission. The commission may hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and records, and contract with other entities to conduct its work.

The commission must submit its final report within 18 months of its first meeting.

Timeline

3 actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in House

    3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

113 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]MA

Cosponsors

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Classification

Policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Legislative subjects

Advisory bodiesCivics educationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEvidence and witnessesFederal district courtsGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

Committees

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  • Judiciary Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To3 Jan 2025
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