SRES 591
117th Congress
Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Connecticut
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day".
Introduced: April 7, 2022
Introduced by:
Blumenthal, Richard
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2100)
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day on April 10 to recognize the 257th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom from slavery.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2100)
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