Bill > S40

This bill seeks to establish a 13-member Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, which would comprehensively examine the historical impacts of slavery and systemic racism in the United States. The commission would be tasked with documenting the history of slavery from 1565 to 1865, including details about the capture, transport, and treatment of enslaved Africans, and investigating the ongoing effects of slavery and subsequent discrimination on African Americans. The commissioners, who would be appointed by the President, Congressional leaders, and civil society organizations, would be required to research and compile evidence about slavery's lasting consequences, including economic disparities, educational inequities, and systemic racism. The commission would ultimately produce a report with findings and recommendations for potential remedies, which could include a formal national apology, policy changes, and potentially financial compensation for descendants of enslaved people. The bill authorizes $12 million for the commission's work, and the commission would be active for approximately one year after its first meeting, terminating 90 days after submitting its report to Congress. The primary goal is to comprehensively acknowledge the historical injustices of slavery and develop meaningful approaches to address its long-term impacts on African Americans.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/40/all-info