H.Res. 295 · 118th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Eleanor Norton
- Introduced
- 2023-04-13
- Latest action
- 2023-04-13 · Introduced in House
Summary
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 Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.