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Introduced
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
In Committee
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
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 to examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans. The Commission is tasked with examining the history of slavery and discrimination in the United States from 1619 to the present, and recommending appropriate remedies, including a national apology and proposals for reparations. The Commission will be composed of 13 members appointed by the President, Congress, and major civil society organizations. The Commission has the authority to hold hearings, gather information, and submit a report to Congress within one year. The bill authorizes $12 million in appropriations to carry out its provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (36)
John Conyers (D)*,
Karen Bass (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Robert Brady (D),
G. Butterfield (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Elijah Cummings (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Keith Ellison (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Al Green (D),
Luis Gutiérrez (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hakeem Jeffries (D),
Eddie Johnson (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Brenda Lawrence (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
John Lewis (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Cedric Richmond (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
José Serrano (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 40, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Conyers, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (on 03/08/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/40/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr40/BILLS-115hr40ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr40/BILLS-115hr40ih.pdf.pdf |
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