HR. 40In Committee
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Establishes a federal commission to study slavery and later discrimination against African Americans and develop recommendations for reparations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a federal commission to study slavery and later discrimination against African Americans and develop recommendations for reparations
Key points
- Establish reparations commission
- Review slavery and discriminatory policies
- Recommend reparations proposals
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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