Recognizing that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the crime of enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Lee of Pennsylvania (for herself, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Tlaib, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
A House resolution recognizing the federal government's responsibility to provide reparations in all forms including financial compensation to rectify ongoing harms against Black people from government violations of human rights.
Who Benefits and How
Black Americans would benefit from acknowledgment of historical and ongoing harms. Reparations advocates gain congressional recognition of their position.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This is a non-binding resolution. Implementation would require subsequent legislation.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes federal responsibility for reparations
- Addresses violations of human rights including housing, health, education, security
- Calls for financial compensation and other forms of rectification
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Recognizes federal obligation to provide reparations to Black Americans for ongoing harms from government violations of human rights
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Establish congressional position supporting reparations"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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