This bill, titled the "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act," aims to address the profound injustices of slavery and its enduring legacy. It establishes a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans within the legislative branch. The Commission's core purpose is to thoroughly investigate the institution of slavery from 1619 to 1865, as well as the subsequent de jure and de facto discrimination against African Americans from the end of the Civil War to the present day. The Commission is mandated to identify, compile, and synthesize evidentiary documentation related to the capture, transport, sale, and treatment of enslaved Africans and their descendants. It will also analyze the role of Federal and State governments in supporting slavery and perpetuating discriminatory laws and practices, such as Jim Crow, redlining, and unequal education. Furthermore, the Commission will study the lingering negative effects of these historical injustices on living African Americans and society as a whole, including economic, educational, and health disparities. A key duty of the Commission is to recommend appropriate ways to educate the American public about its findings to advance racial healing and understanding. Crucially, it will recommend specific remedies, considering international standards for addressing state-sponsored wrongs. These recommendations will address questions such as how the U.S. Government can offer a formal apology, eliminate discriminatory federal policies, reverse injuries, and determine the form, eligibility, and calculation of any compensation for descendants of enslaved Africans. The Commission will consist of 15 members, including politically appointed individuals and subject matter experts, all qualified in African-American studies and reparatory justice. It will have significant powers, including the ability to hold hearings, take testimony, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. The Commission is required to submit a comprehensive written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress within 18 months of its first meeting, after which it will terminate. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $20,000,000 to carry out its provisions.