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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 414

The bill "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" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as House Resolution 414 on May 15, 2025. The bill aims to acknowledge and address the historical injustice of slavery by proposing reparations for the impact it has had on the lives of Black individuals in the United States. More detailed provisions and specific directives can be found in the official PDF version of the bill accessible at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres414/BILLS-119hres414ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 414

Bill HRES 414 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2025. Bill HRES 414 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2025. Bill HRES 414's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 15, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 414

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 414

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.