119-hres-333In Committee

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.

Sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democrat-DC) · House · Introduced Apr 14, 2025

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Introduced

Apr 14, 2025

In Committee

Apr 14, 2025

Passed House

Pending

Passed Senate

Pending

Presidential Action

Pending

Sponsor

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Norton, Eleanor Holmes

Independent · DC

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