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.

The bill "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" (H.Res. 333, 119th Congress) was introduced on April 14, 2025. The bill acknowledges the significance of emancipation in Washington D.C., particularly related to President Lincoln's actions in 1862, and celebrates the House of Representatives' passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill. The bill emphasizes historical milestones and cultural value within the context of emancipation and statehood recognition.