Bill · H.R. 7927· House(119-HR-7927)
Land Reparations Commission Act
- Introduced
- 3/12/2026
- Last activity
- 3/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill creates the Commission on Land Reparations to study and distribute land reparations to African-American descendants of slaves who were promised land by the Federal Government. The Commission is tasked with identifying eligible individuals and procuring suitable land from various sources. It will also determine if compensation should be a land subsidy or a one-time cash payment. A 15-member body will lead the effort and submit a report of findings and recommendations to Congress. The Commission will shut down 90 days after submitting its final report.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+10
The bill is explicitly designed to provide reparations to African-American descendants of enslaved people.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+9
The bill specifically aims to provide reparations to African-American descendants of slaves to address historical injustices.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Direct cash and land transfers provide significant wealth increases for low-income eligible households.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
The bill authorizes funding for commission staff, consultants, and potential cash reparations.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill creates a new commission and authorizes cash payments and land procurement, increasing government spending.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2
The creation of a new commission with administrative costs generally decreases short-term fiscal austerity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Provision of Reparations: The bill allows the Commission to determine compensation for eligible individuals through either a one-time cash payment or a subsidy for suitable lands (Section 4(b)(4)).
- Access to Land: The Commission is authorized to procure suitable land from municipal land banks, unowned land, repossessed properties, and Federal lands for eligible individuals (Section 4(b)(3)).
- Eligibility Process: The bill requires the establishment of a process to inform individuals of their suspected eligibility and a way for applicants to apply and have their eligibility assessed (Section 4(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Scope of Eligibility: Benefits are restricted only to "eligible individuals," defined as persons held in slavery in the United States or their descendants as described in specific historical acts and orders (Section 3(2)).
- Administrative Costs: The bill allows for the payment of members and the procurement of consultant services and staff, which uses government resources (Section 7(b), 7(d), and 7(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+10Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Children+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+9Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Affordable Housing+6Reduces Homelessness+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces Government Spending-3Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2Reduces National Debt-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- 3/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House