hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Establishes a commission to study and develop land reparations proposals.
Representative Thanedar (details not specified in bill text).
Introduced in House, no votes yet.
This bill, introduced by Representative Thanedar, proposes the creation of a Commission on Land Reparations. This commission would research and suggest ways to provide land or cash payments to descendants of previously enslaved African Americans, aiming to address historical injustices. Currently, the bill has only been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to a committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on or debated by the full House.
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
This bill is currently in the 'Introduced' stage. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. For it to become law, it must pass through committee, be voted on and passed by the full House, then go through a similar process in the Senate, and finally be signed by the President. There are no known dates for future actions at this time.
If this bill passes, a new federal Commission on Land Reparations would be established. This commission's primary task would be to identify individuals eligible for land reparations, defined as descendants of formerly enslaved people in the U.S. It would then actively search for and secure suitable land from federal sources, repossessed properties, unowned land, and municipal land banks. Finally, the commission would determine whether eligible individuals should receive a subsidy for land or a one-time cash payment, and then submit a report to Congress within 18 months of its first meeting outlining its findings and recommendations.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe it addresses historical injustices and unfulfilled promises of land to formerly enslaved African Americans.
Critics Say
Arguments from critics are not presented within the bill text.
The bill's findings section states that it aims to address the unfulfilled promise of "40 acres and a mule" following the Civil War and the broader impacts of slavery in the United States. It emphasizes addressing the failure of past attempts to provide remediation. The bill text itself focuses solely on its stated purpose and the establishment of the commission, without detailing any opposing viewpoints or concerns that might arise during legislative debate.