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S.40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2021
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 25, 2021
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. The commission shall examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies. The commission shall identify (1) the role of the federal and state governments in supporting the institution...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |