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H.Res. 295

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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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Natio… — Informed