US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB40

Introduced
1/3/25  

Caption

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Congress_id

119-HR-40

Policy_area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced_date

2025-01-03

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB40

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans ActThis 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 formerly enslaved Africans 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. 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 one year of its first meeting.

US S1181

Establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts

US H1753

Establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts

US HB7927

Land Reparations Commission Act

US S2838

Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."

US A1665

Establishes "New Jersey Reparations Task Force."

US HR414

Recognizing that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the crime of enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States.

US SCR21

An act of Congress established the museum in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.

US SF2368

Minnesota Migration Act establishment; study of and reparation grant appropriation for American descendants of chattel slavery who reside in Minnesota

US HB2995

Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; prescribing an effective date.

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