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This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reconciliation Proposals for Misguided Interventions in the Americas, which will investigate nine historical U.S. military interventions in Latin American countries including Nicaragua, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Grenada, and Panama. The commission will document and examine the evidence surrounding these interventions, focusing on U.S. involvement in internal affairs, the treatment of local populations, and the long-term negative impacts on these societies. The commission will be composed of government officials, ambassadors, and appointed members with expertise in Western Hemisphere relations and reparatory justice. Its key tasks include recommending ways to educate the public about its findings, proposing appropriate remedies for past interventions, and potentially developing a formal apology from the U.S. government. The commission will have the power to hold public hearings, request documentation, and gather testimony. After four years, the commission will submit a comprehensive report to Congress, and it will be authorized to spend up to $20 million to complete its work. The commission will terminate 90 days after submitting its report, with the broader goal of addressing the historical repercussions of U.S. military interventions in the Americas during the 20th century.

Military Affairs and Security

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