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H.Res. 272 · 110th Congress

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

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55 cosponsors · 55 D
  1. House Introduced Mar 26, 2007
  2. House Passed May 1, 2007

Recognizes the historical significance of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade to the world.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · May 1, 2007

Recognizes the historical significance of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade to the world.

Respects the memory of those who died as a result of slavery, including through exposure to the horrors of the Middle Passage and in resistance to enslavement.

States that the House of Representatives should educate current and future generations about this crime against humanity by honoring its significance in U.S. history with appropriate programs and activities.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

Latest action (May 1, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 26, 2007

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Mar 26, 2007
  2. House Passed May 1, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.