HR 3466
Tulsa-Greenwood Massacre Claims Accountability Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Tulsa-Greenwood Massacre Claims Accountability Act of 2021, aims to provide a legal pathway for compensation to survivors and descendants of those affected by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. It establishes a cause of action against individuals who, acting under the authority of Oklahoma or Tulsa, deprived victims of their constitutional rights due to their race. The bill seeks to address past failures in seeking justice and ensure that claims are fairly considered, regardless of prior legal challenges.
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Henry C. "Hank," Jr. Johnson
Cosponsors
A. Donald McEachin
Al, Jr. Lawson
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