H.Res. 294 · 118th Congress
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American…
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Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
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This resolution honors the legacy of all those who furthered freedom from slavery and were involved in the Pearl incident and recognizes their historical importance.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 13, 2023
This resolution honors the legacy of all those who furthered freedom from slavery and were involved in the Pearl incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 enslaved people attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the Pearl, in what is known as the largest nonviolent attempt to escape from slavery in American history.)
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.
Latest action (Apr 13, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 13, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.