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.
Latest action · Feb 28, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- IntroducedFeb 28, 2023
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
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- Feb 28, 2023Introduced in House
- Feb 28, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 1
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- Feb 28, 2023Introduced in House
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