# 119-hr-7927: Land Reparations Commission Act

119-hr-7927, Land Reparations Commission Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7927
- Congress: 119
- Title: Land Reparations Commission Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-12
- Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Commission on Land Reparations** would study and propose land-based compensation for African American descendants of enslaved people and create a process to identify, notify, and compensate eligible individuals. - Descendants and families: Would identify eligible descendants, notify people who may qualify, set an application and eligibility-assessment process, and recommend either a land subsidy or a one-time cash payment. - Federal land and agencies: Would identify and procure suitable land from federal lands, repossessed properties, unowned land, and municipal land banks. The Commission could obtain information from federal agencies, hold hearings, issue subpoenas, accept donations, and use administrative support. - Congress and governance: Would be a 15-member legislative-branch commission with political appointees and six experts chosen by the Chair. It would submit a written report to Congress within 18 months after the Commission's first full meeting.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Land reparations program for descendants: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would create a Commission on Land Reparations to study land reparations for descendants of people who were held in slavery. Eligible descendants would be notified and could apply. The Commission would identify and procure suitable land or offer a land subsidy, or it could provi…
- Commission contracting and agency support: mixed, low. If enacted, the Commission would be allowed to enter contracts for research and services when Congress provides money. The Commission could obtain information from federal agencies, including confidential material, and must keep that information secure. The General Services Administration would pro…
- Commission membership and appointments: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would set the Commission at 15 members, including a Chair. Nine political members must be appointed within 60 days of enactment. The Chair would be chosen from those nine and must call the first full meeting within 45 days after all members are appointed. The Chair would then a…
- Commission staffing and pay limits: mixed, low. If enacted, the Chair and staff could be hired without some normal federal hiring rules, but pay would be capped at the Executive Schedule level V equivalent. The Commission could hire experts and consultants at rates up to the daily rate equivalent to Executive Schedule level IV. Members could be…
- Commission subpoena and enforcement powers: mixed, low. If enacted, the Commission would be able to subpoena people to testify and require production of documents. A subpoena could be issued by the Chair or by an affirmative vote of a majority when a majority is present. The Commission could ask a U.S. district court to enforce subpoenas and seek contem…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2945: Housing for All Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-7927 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7927)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2945: Housing for All Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2945)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7927 (as of 2026-04-21).