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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

USA118th CongressS-40| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2023
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (24)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 freed African slaves 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1083
H.R. 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-40
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Jan 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-40
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1083
    H.R. 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-40
    Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act


  • January 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-40
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 118-40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Advisory bodiesCivics educationConstitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operationsU.S. historyWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

USA118th CongressS-40| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2023
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 freed African slaves 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1083
H.R. 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-40
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Jan 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-40
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1083
    H.R. 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-40
    Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act


  • January 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-40
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (24)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 118-40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCivics educationConstitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operationsU.S. historyWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity