This House resolution recognizes the federal government’s responsibility to provide reparations for slavery and its lasting harms to Black people. It calls for financial compensation and other forms of repair, including measures related to housing, health, education, discrimination, and cultural heritage. It also encourages Congress to advance proposals for a reparations commission and a truth and racial healing commission, and it acknowledges and apologizes for slavery. The resolution has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
The resolution states the House’s views and encourages further action. It does not create a payment program or provide direct benefits to individuals.
The resolution does not set a payment amount or authorize specific spending. It calls for financial compensation and other forms of reparations, but does not establish how they would be funded or delivered.
The resolution’s supporters argue that the federal government should address harms from slavery and later discrimination through reparations, including financial compensation, an apology, and other forms of repair.
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