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S40Referred to Committee

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-09
Introduced
20
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
Democrat · NJ · Senator
Votes with party: 82.7% (814 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001288

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (20)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

20 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-01-09

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Previously

  • Senate Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-01-09

Plain-English 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.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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