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Recognizing Obligation for Reparations for Enslavement and Its Harms

This House Resolution acknowledges the United States' moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on millions of Black people. It emphasizes the need for financial compensation and other restorative measures to address historical and ongoing disparities that impact citizens' daily lives, finances, health, and rights.
Key points
Recognition of the U.S. government's moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for enslavement and its consequences.
Highlighting the need for financial compensation for descendants of enslaved people and other forms of redress, including educational, health, and cultural support.
Emphasizing that reparations aim to close ongoing disparities in areas such as wealth, education, health, and the justice system.
Encouragement for the support and implementation of H.R. 40, a bill to establish a commission to study and develop reparation proposals.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_414
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_414.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recognition of the U.S. government's moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for enslavement and its consequences.
  • Highlighting the need for financial compensation for descendants of enslaved people and other forms of redress, including educational, health, and cultural support.
  • Emphasizing that reparations aim to close ongoing disparities in areas such as wealth, education, health, and the justice system.
  • Encouragement for the support and implementation of H.R. 40, a bill to establish a commission to study and develop reparation proposals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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