Commission on Mexican-American Removal during 1929-1941 Act

H.R. 5161 would establish a federal commission to investigate the forced removal and deportation of approximately 2 million people of Mexican descent—including an estimated 1.2 million U.S. citizens—to Mexico between 1929 and 1941. The commission would be tasked with reviewing the government directives that led to these actions and documenting the long-term impact on the individuals, families, and communities affected. After completing its study, the commission would submit a formal report to Congress detailing its findings and recommending appropriate remedies.