No Bailouts for Reparations Act

3/29/2025, 2:23 AM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 2100

Introduced on
2025-03-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Brian Babin

Variations and Revisions

3/14/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill 119 HR 2100, also known as the "No Reparations Bailout Act," aims to prevent the United States Government from offering financial aid or bailouts to any state or local government that implements laws granting reparations for slavery. The bill seeks to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to support reparations programs, arguing that such initiatives could lead to unfair financial burdens on certain taxpayers and create divisions among different groups within society.

The bill is designed to ensure that the government does not provide financial assistance to states or localities that choose to pursue reparations for slavery, as proponents of the bill believe that such measures could be divisive and potentially harmful to the country as a whole. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these additional purposes are not provided in the summary.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 2100 seeks to prevent the use of taxpayer funds to support reparations for slavery and to maintain a stance of neutrality on the issue within the federal government. The bill is likely to spark debate and controversy among lawmakers and the public, as it addresses a highly sensitive and complex issue in American history.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the United States Government from providing bailouts or other financial assistance to any State or local government that enacts any law providing reparations for slavery, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action3/14/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.