Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2995: Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2995 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Travis Nelson (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic), Thuy Tran (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Task Force on Reparations and directs the task force to study and develop proposals for financial and nonfinancial reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent, develop appropriate methods for educating the public about the task force's findings and recommend appropriate remedies based on the task force's findings. Sunsets December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Thuy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Andrea Valderrama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.