H.Con.Res. 73 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Charlie Rangel
- Introduced
- 2009-03-16
- Latest action
- 2009-03-16 · Introduced in House
Summary
Recognizes the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.