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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: January 18, 2013 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Jan 18, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 18, 2013
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 February 28, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

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