S.40

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Introduced·1/9/25

Establishes a commission to study slavery and recommend reparations for African Americans.

The Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act establishes a commission to study the institution of slavery in the United States and its lasting effects on African Americans. The commission will identify the historical and ongoing injustices, including the economic, educational, and social discrimination faced by African Americans. It will recommend ways to educate the public, propose reparations, and suggest remedies to address these issues. The commission will submit its findings and recommendations to Congress within a year of its first meeting.

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History

Jan 9, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.