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H.RES.323: Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" o
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2021
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- Introduced in House - April 16, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia and symbolizing the aspirations of its citizens for the same rights and freedoms afforded all U.S. citizens. The resolution also calls upon Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 16, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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April 16, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) |