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.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:15 PM
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Bill overview
This resolution recognizes the United States’ moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the crime of enslavement and its lasting harms on Black communities. It highlights the historical failures of the government to acknowledge and address the injustices stemming from slavery, segregation, and ongoing systemic discrimination. The resolution specifically calls for compensation to descendants of enslaved Black people and people of African descent, citing numerous examples of government policies and practices that perpetuated racial inequality. It emphasizes the need for a victim-centered approach to reparations, encompassing restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, and guarantees of non-repetition.
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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