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H.RES.803: Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all United States citizen
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Sept. 21, 2012
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (40 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Recognizes National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all U.S. citizens.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Sept. 21, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |