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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
The legacy of slavery, segregation, redlining, and discriminatory federal policy has contributed to persistent racial wealth gaps and structural inequality affecting Black Americans.
Priority
Critical
Status
Idea
Target Area
Economic Justice
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Impact Context
This proposal targets Economic Justice and is framed around the unresolved harm or gap described below.
Problem
The legacy of slavery, segregation, redlining, and discriminatory federal policy has contributed to persistent racial wealth gaps and structural inequality affecting Black Americans.
Proposed Solution
Establish a federal commission to study the impacts of historical and ongoing discrimination and develop actionable reparations proposals, including direct payments, tax credits, housing programs, and institutional investments.
Evidence and Linked Records
H.R. 40 · Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
In Committee • Federal • Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] • Jan 9, 2023
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Federal • Congress.gov • Jan 9, 2023