H.R. 40 (115th Congress): Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
H.R. 40 in the 115th Congress is titled "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act." The latest action in the official record, dated March 8, 2018, reads: "ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 40, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Conyers, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Ag…."
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Power & Politics. (2026, October 12). H.R. 40 (115th Congress): Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act [Bill record]. Retrieved October 29, 2026, from https://powerandpolitics.co/cite/bill-115-hr40
Power & Politics. "H.R. 40 (115th Congress): Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 29, 2026. https://powerandpolitics.co/cite/bill-115-hr40.
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