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| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398051 | McHenry Statement on Eugenics Compensation Legislation Clearing House Committee | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10) released the following statement after the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed S. 1698, The Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act, by unanimous consent during their business meeting this morning: Todays news is a positive development in our continued efforts to right the wrongs committed during this shameful period of our states history. We can never fully repay the victims of this horrific program but our legislation at least ensures they are not victimized again. Id like to thank Chairman Chaffetz and members of the Oversight Committee for their swift action on my bill. I look forward to seeing this important legislation come to the House floor early next year.On July 8th, Congressman McHenry along with Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D, NC-01) introduced the House companion legislation to S. 1698, H.R. 2949 also titled The Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act. The legislation passed the Senate by unanimous consent on November 30th. Following approval by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform the legislation now moves on to be considered by the full House. Further Background: During the early decades of the 20th century, over 30 states implemented eugenics or compulsory sterilization laws which led to the mandated sterilization of more than 60,000 citizens. Those sterilized were overwhelming poor and were often unaware they were being victimized. At the time, North Carolina was known to have one of the most aggressive sterilization programs, with only two states having been known to sterilize more of their citizens. In 2013, North Carolina passed legislation becoming the first state to compensate victims of forced sterilization. This legislation set aside $10 million in the state budget to compensate victims of the state's eugenics program. As of the beginning of 2015, more than 200 victims have been awarded approximately $20,000 each in compensation. H.R. 2949 was introduced to further assist victims of these programs by ensuring the payments victims receive do not count towards their eligibility for, or amount of, any benefits they receive from the Federal government. This includes Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), unemployment, Supplemental Security Income, and any other Federal benefits. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |