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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.

USA117th CongressHRES-1053| House 
| Updated: 4/11/2022
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia and symbolizing the aspirations of its residents for the same rights and freedoms afforded all state residents. The resolution also calls on the Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act in 2022.
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HRES 116-929
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 attaining the requisite number of cosponsors for passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
Apr 11, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-929
    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 attaining the requisite number of cosponsors for passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
  • April 11, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • April 11, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-323: 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 calling upon the House of Representatives and Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesDistrict of ColumbiaDue process and equal protectionLegislative rules and procedureRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operationsU.S. history

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.

USA117th CongressHRES-1053| House 
| Updated: 4/11/2022
This resolution recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia and symbolizing the aspirations of its residents for the same rights and freedoms afforded all state residents. The resolution also calls on the Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act in 2022.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-929
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 attaining the requisite number of cosponsors for passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
Apr 11, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-929
    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 attaining the requisite number of cosponsors for passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
  • April 11, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • April 11, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-323: 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 calling upon the House of Representatives and Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesDistrict of ColumbiaDue process and equal protectionLegislative rules and procedureRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operationsU.S. history