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H.R. 40IntroducedhouseImpact 6/10
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Ayanna Pressley(D-MA)Cosponsors · D 120 · R 0 · I 0
- Last action
- Introduced; referred to Judiciary.
- Action date
- 2025-01-09
What it does
Establishes a federal commission to study reparations proposals stemming from slavery and continuing discrimination.
Why it matters
Creates an official factual record and policy menu — the prerequisite to any serious redress debate.
Progressive take
A study commission is not a blank check. Opponents who refuse even the inquiry are refusing the historical record.
Topics
Civil RightsRaceAccountability