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S. 40 (119th)

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

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Introduced

9 January 2025

Last action

9 January 2025 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela [D-MD]

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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 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.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 2025

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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