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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.

4/21/2026, 9:58 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1180

This resolution, designated as H.Res.1180 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on April 15, 2026. Titled "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," the bill celebrates the establishment of the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and acknowledges the passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1180

Bill HRES 1180 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2026. Bill HRES 1180 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2026.  Bill HRES 1180's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of April 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1180

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 1180

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1180

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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1180

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