Sarah Collins Rudolph Civil Rights Compensation Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 4508, also known as the Sarah Collins Rudolph Civil Rights Compensation Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill is named after Sarah Collins Rudolph, the lone survivor of the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, which killed four young girls.

The purpose of this bill is to provide compensation to individuals who were victims of racially motivated violence during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The bill aims to acknowledge the suffering and trauma experienced by these individuals and their families, and to provide them with financial support and recognition for the injustices they endured.

The Sarah Collins Rudolph Civil Rights Compensation Act of 2021 seeks to establish a fund to compensate eligible individuals who were victims of racially motivated violence during the Civil Rights Movement. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for individuals to receive compensation, including proof of harm suffered as a result of the violence, such as physical injuries, emotional trauma, or financial losses. The bill also includes provisions for the administration of the compensation fund, including the establishment of a board to review and approve claims, as well as guidelines for the distribution of funds to eligible individuals. Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure transparency and accountability in the administration of the fund, including reporting requirements and oversight mechanisms. Overall, the Sarah Collins Rudolph Civil Rights Compensation Act of 2021 aims to provide recognition and support to individuals who were victims of racially motivated violence during the Civil Rights Movement, and to acknowledge the lasting impact of these injustices on their lives.