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Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all United States citizens.

Introduced: September 21, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Oct 2, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Sep 21, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 21, 2012
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all U.S. citizens.

What's happening now October 2, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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