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HJRES 195 104th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Black history Commemorations History Minorities Slavery Special days

Recognizing the end of slavery in the United States, and the true day of independence for African-Americans.

Introduced: September 17, 1996 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 1996
Received in the Senate.
Sep 26, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 1996
On passage Passed without objection.
Sep 26, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Sep 26, 1996
Mr. Mica asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Sep 26, 1996
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H11352)
Sep 26, 1996
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Sep 17, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Sep 17, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10435-10437)
Sep 17, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the end of slavery in the United States should be celebrated and recognized.

What's happening now September 27, 1996

Received in the Senate.

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