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 calling upon the House of Representatives and Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Latest action · Apr 16, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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- IntroducedApr 16, 2021
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
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.
Cosponsors
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Actions 2
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- Apr 16, 2021Introduced in House
- Apr 16, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Related bills 1
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| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
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| HRES 1053 | 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 | Related bill | Apr 11, 2022 |
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- Apr 16, 2021Introduced in House
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