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Recognizing the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".

USA118th CongressHRES-940| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2023
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution recognizes the historical significance of the Week of the Anniversary of the December 26, 1521, Santo Domingo Slave Revolt to the eventual abolition of slavery. The resolution also supports the recognition of the Anniversary of the 1521 Santo Domingo Slave Revolt as an everlasting symbol of heroic sacrifice and gallantry by the slaves being held against their will in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to recognize the significance of this event, and commemorate this event by reflecting on, learning about, and sharing the story of this event.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-858
Recognizing the week of December 26, 2021, as the "Week of the Quincentennial of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".
Dec 19, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-858
    Recognizing the week of December 26, 2021, as the "Week of the Quincentennial of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".


  • December 19, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Recognizing the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".

USA118th CongressHRES-940| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2023
This resolution recognizes the historical significance of the Week of the Anniversary of the December 26, 1521, Santo Domingo Slave Revolt to the eventual abolition of slavery. The resolution also supports the recognition of the Anniversary of the 1521 Santo Domingo Slave Revolt as an everlasting symbol of heroic sacrifice and gallantry by the slaves being held against their will in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to recognize the significance of this event, and commemorate this event by reflecting on, learning about, and sharing the story of this event.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-858
Recognizing the week of December 26, 2021, as the "Week of the Quincentennial of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".
Dec 19, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-858
    Recognizing the week of December 26, 2021, as the "Week of the Quincentennial of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".


  • December 19, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted