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House Resolution

H.Res. 333

119th 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.

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Introduced:Apr 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

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Democratic
DC

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

SponsorEleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Introduced4/14/2025
StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
ChamberHouse
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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.

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 Apr

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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.

Bill Number
333
Sponsor
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Introduced
4/14/2025
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics

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Title
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.
Bill Number
333
Sponsor
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced
4/14/2025
Summary
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

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