Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was and should be recognized as a national abolitionist leader and activist in the struggle against slavery in the United States.

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HRES 180

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Feb 28, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congressional tributes Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was unjustly convicted under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 and should be recognized as a national abolitionist leader.

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Feb 28, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 28, 2023

Introduced in House

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