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" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.

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Bill Number

HRES 1053

Introduced

Apr 11, 2022

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes District of Columbia Due process and equal protection Government Operations and Politics Legislative rules and procedure Racial and ethnic relations State and local government operations U.S. history

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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 residents for the same rights and freedoms afforded all state residents.

The resolution also calls on the Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act in 2022.

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Apr 11, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Apr 11, 2022

Introduced in House

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