The bill would create a commission to study nine U.S. military interventions in Nicaragua, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Grenada, and Panama, and allow it to examine other interventions in the region. The commission would review records, assess effects on people and societies, and recommend ways to inform the public and address harm. Its recommendations could include a formal apology and steps toward repair and reconciliation. The commission must report to Congress within four years of the bill’s enactment.
The bill does not set out new individual rights or services. It would require the commission to hold public meetings and recommend ways to educate the public about its findings.
The bill authorizes $20 million to be appropriated for the commission. It also provides for compensation and travel expenses for certain commission members. The text does not say whether any funds have been appropriated.
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