119th Congress Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
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Summary
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.
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The commission must submit its final report within one year of its first meeting.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Richard Blumenthal D-CTOriginal
- Richard Durbin D-ILOriginal
- Tammy Duckworth D-ILOriginal
- Mazie Hirono D-HIOriginal
- Andy Kim D-NJOriginal
- Edward Markey D-MAOriginal
- Patty Murray D-WAOriginal
- Jeff Merkley D-OROriginal
- Alejandro Padilla D-CAOriginal
- Bernard Sanders I-VTOriginal
- Adam Schiff D-CAOriginal
- Tina Smith D-MNOriginal
- Chris Van Hollen D-MDOriginal
- Raphael Warnock D-GAOriginal
- Peter Welch D-VTOriginal
- Sheldon Whitehouse D-RIOriginal
- Elizabeth Warren D-MAOriginal
- Christopher Coons D-DE
- Timothy Kaine D-VA
- Angela Alsobrooks D-MD
Who scored on this bill
- 1Cory Booker SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.