To address the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery, its subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides findings and purpose The Congress finds that— approximately 4,000,000 Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States and colonies that became the United States from 1619 to 1865, creates establishment and duties There is established in the legislative branch the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Commission), and provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for purposes of carrying out this Act— hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, reporting requirements, and product standards. The main policy areas are Veterans, Environment, Criminal Justice, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides findings and purpose The Congress finds that— approximately 4,000,000 Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States and colonies that became the United States from 1619 to 1865.
- Creates establishment and duties There is established in the legislative branch the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Commission).
- Provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for purposes of carrying out this Act— hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths.
- Creates administrative provisions The Commission shall have a Director who shall be, not later than 60 days after the appointment of all members appointed under section 4(a)(1)(A), jointly selected by the Chair and Vice...
- Sets termination rules for the temporary authority or funding.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides findings and purpose The Congress finds that— approximately 4,000,000 Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States and colonies that became the United States from 1619 to 1865, creates establishment and duties There is established in the legislative branch the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Commission), and provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for purposes of carrying out this Act— hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Environment, Criminal Justice, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill provides findings and purpose The Congress finds that— approximately 4,000,000 Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States and colonies that became the United States from 1619 to 1865, creates establishment and duties There is established in the legislative branch the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Commission), and provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for purposes of carrying out this Act— hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Jackson Lee (for herself, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Ms. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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