H.Res. 295 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
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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Latest action
Apr 13, 2023 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.