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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Summary of Bill HRES 333

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 333

Bill HRES 333 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2025. Bill HRES 333 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2025.  Bill HRES 333's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of April 14, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 333

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 333

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 333

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 April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
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