Number: RS20740
Title: Proposals for Reparations for African Americans: A Brief Overview
Authors: Garrine P. Laney, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: Legislative proposals that relate to reparations for and racial segregation directed at African Americans include H.R. 40 (Conyers) and H.Res. 194 (Cohen). H.R. 40 would create a commission to study the institution of slavery and subsequent racial discrimination against African Americans and their impact on living African Americans and to recommend remedies to Congress. H.Res. 194 would apologize for the enslavement of African Americans and their racial segregation.
Pages: 6
Date: August 27, 2008