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H.RES.38: 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 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Jan. 18, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
78 (69 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
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
Date | Description |
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Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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Jan. 18, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 18, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |