H.R. 40 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
H.R. 40 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee with 196 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 196
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
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 shall examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 196 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17. (Apr 14, 2021)
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- H.J.Res. 17: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 64: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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