Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was and should be recognized as a…

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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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D Blunt RochesterSponsor

No cosponsors.

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.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 28, 2023

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: 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.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 28, 2023

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

No recorded floor vote found.