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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Introduced: July 16, 2026 Introduced by: Pressley, Ayanna Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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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; Members of Congress and governmental employees may not serve on the commission. 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 18 months of its first meeting.

What's happening now January 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Jul 20, 2026
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Mejia, Analilia
New Jersey · Jul 16, 2026
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Amo, Gabe
Rhode Island · Jul 13, 2026
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Jul 13, 2026
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 13, 2026
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Conaway, Herbert C.
New Jersey · Jun 25, 2026
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Jun 23, 2026
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Figures, Shomari
Alabama · Jun 22, 2026
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Ivey, Glenn
Maryland · Jun 18, 2026
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jun 15, 2026
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Fields, Cleo
Louisiana · Jun 9, 2026
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Bynum, Janelle S.
Oregon · Jun 3, 2026
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Hoyle, Val T.
Oregon · May 29, 2026
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Apr 28, 2026
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Menefee, Christian D.
Texas · Apr 20, 2026
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Dexter, Maxine
Oregon · Mar 16, 2026
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Mar 16, 2026
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McGarvey, Morgan
Kentucky · Nov 17, 2025
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Gomez, Jimmy
California · Oct 31, 2025
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Aug 29, 2025
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Aug 19, 2025
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Aug 8, 2025
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García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
Illinois · Jul 23, 2025
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Bell, Wesley
Missouri · Jul 14, 2025
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 23, 2025
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Jun 23, 2025
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Garcia, Robert
California · Jun 20, 2025
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Khanna, Ro
California · Jun 20, 2025
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 20, 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
New York · Jun 20, 2025
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Plaskett, Stacey E.
Virgin Islands · Jun 20, 2025
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 20, 2025
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Bera, Ami
California · Jun 11, 2025
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Crockett, Jasmine
Texas · Jun 9, 2025
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Scott, David
Georgia · Jun 9, 2025
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jun 3, 2025
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Smith, Adam
Washington · May 19, 2025
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Apr 17, 2025
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Casar, Greg
Texas · Apr 7, 2025
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Stansbury, Melanie A.
New Mexico · Mar 3, 2025
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Landsman, Greg
Ohio · Feb 21, 2025
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Feb 12, 2025
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Balint, Becca
Vermont · Feb 12, 2025
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Feb 12, 2025
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Feb 12, 2025
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Feb 12, 2025
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 12, 2025
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Feb 12, 2025
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Brown, Shontel M.
Ohio · Feb 12, 2025
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Brownley, Julia
California · Feb 12, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-40/
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"H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-40/.
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H.R. 40, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-40/.
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