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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Bill Engagement
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 o…
Sponsor
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]D
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Cosponsors
Solely sponsored — no cosponsors yet
LDA engagement
No active filings
Introduced
2026-04-15