This legislation aims to address the historical injustices of slavery in the United States and their ongoing effects on African Americans by establishing a Commission to study these impacts and recommend reparations and a formal apology. The Commission will investigate the history of slavery from 1619 to 1865, examining the treatment of enslaved individuals and the legal frameworks that supported slavery. It will also look into the discrimination faced by African Americans after the abolition of slavery, focusing on the economic and social inequalities that persist today.