Bill Detail

H.Res. 1180

Congress: 119

Title

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.

Summary

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Sponsor

Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Status as of Jun 19, 9:17 AM · synced 10d ago

Introduced

2026-04-15

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