Future Bill
Federal Reparations Direct Compensation Act
Black Americans face a persistent racial wealth gap rooted in slavery, Jim Crow laws, and discriminatory federal policy, resulting in significantly lower median household wealth compared to white households.
Priority
Critical
Status
Idea
Target Area
Economic Justice
Linked Bills
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Linked Explainers
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Impact Context
This proposal targets Economic Justice and is framed around the unresolved harm or gap described below.
Problem
Black Americans face a persistent racial wealth gap rooted in slavery, Jim Crow laws, and discriminatory federal policy, resulting in significantly lower median household wealth compared to white households.
Proposed Solution
Provide direct financial compensation to eligible Black Americans through structured payments, trust funds, or tax credits, funded through federal appropriations and targeted revenue programs.
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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Sources
Federal • Congress.gov • Jan 9, 2023
H.R. 40 is the closest current federal legislative anchor, but it creates a study commission rather than direct compensation.