Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
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Summary
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capita
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capita
Key Policy Areas
Government
Primary Purpose
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capita
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Policy"
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Submitted in House
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