National Slave Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Foundation for African American Heritage to establish, in the District of Columbia, a memorial to slavery to: (1) acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies; and (2) honor the nameless and forgotten men, women, and children who have gone unrecognized for their undeniable and weighty U.S. contribution.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the memorial should be situated in a specified area near the Lincoln Memorial. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the National Capital Memorial Commission to determine a location for the memorial.
Actions
Jul 9, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4355)
Jun 27, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Jun 19, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 19, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3674)