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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 15, 2025
Bills›Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues›H.Res. 414Congress.gov ↗
H.Res. 414In CommitteeCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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.

Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. (D-PA)13 cosponsorsIntroduced May 15, 2025
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In the news

'On the Eve of the U.S.-China Summit, Both Houses of Congress Unanimously Pass Resolution Urging China to Release Political Prisoners' - Congressman Chris Smith (.gov)
'Squad' member calls for slave descendants to get $333K each: 'Do the right thing' - cbsaustin.com
Rep. Cori Bush says $14 trillion reparations bill will 'eliminate the racial wealth gap' - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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