United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 20 D · 1 I cosponsors

S 40 — Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans ActThis bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.The commission must (1) compile documentary evidence of slavery in the United States; (2) study the role of the federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery; (3) analyze discriminatory laws and policies against formerly enslaved Africans and their descendants; and (4) recommend ways the United States may recognize and remedy the effects of slavery and discrimination on African Americans, including through a formal apology and compensation (i.e., reparations).The commission consists of individuals from civil society and reparations organizations and individuals appointed by the President and congressional leadership. The commission may hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and records, and contract with other entities to conduct its work.The commission must submit its final report within one year of its first meeting.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 526 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (526)

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 40 do?
Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans ActThis bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.The commission must (1) compile documentary evidence of slavery in the United States; (2) study the role of the federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery; (3) analyze discriminatory laws and policies against formerly enslaved Africans and their descendants; and (4) recommend ways the United States may recognize and remedy the effects of slavery and discrimination on African Americans, including through a formal apology and compensation (i.e., reparations).The commission consists of individuals from civil society and reparations organizations and individuals appointed by the President and congressional leadership. The commission may hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and records, and contract with other entities to conduct its work.The commission must submit its final report within one year of its first meeting.
Who sponsors S 40?
S 40 is sponsored by Booker, Cory A. (Democratic), Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Welch, Peter (Democratic), Kim, Andy (Democratic), Duckworth, Tammy (Democratic), Warren, Elizabeth (Democratic), Padilla, Alex (Democratic), Van Hollen, Chris (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Warnock, Raphael G. (Democratic), Markey, Edward J. (Democratic), Sanders, Bernard (Independent), Hirono, Mazie K. (Democratic), Smith, Tina (Democratic), Murray, Patty (Democratic), Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic), Merkley, Jeff (Democratic), Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Kaine, Tim (Democratic), and Alsobrooks, Angela D. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 40?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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