H.Res. 617 · 112th Congress
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the…
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Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862.
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Recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia, and the aspirations of citizens of the District of Columbia for the same rights and freedoms afforded to all U.S. citizens.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 16, 2012
Recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia, and the aspirations of citizens of the District of Columbia for the same rights and freedoms afforded to all U.S. citizens.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2012): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 16, 2012
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.