HRES 278
118th Congress
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Connecticut
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Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2023, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day".
Introduced: April 6, 2023
Introduced by:
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Became law
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day to recognize the 258th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom from slavery.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Cosponsors
1