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- H.RES.1104
H.RES.1104: Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 11, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Sept. 11, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution honors the legacy of those who furthered freedom in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 slaves attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the Pearl.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 11, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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| Sept. 11, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) |