HJRES 195 · 104th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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

Introduced 1996-09-17· Sponsored by Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate.(1996-09-27)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that the end of slavery in the United States should be celebrated and recognized.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Independent
Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5]WI
Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1]NC
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50]CA
Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12]TX
Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]TX
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]FL
Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13]OH
Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1]CO
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]CA
Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]NJ
Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]FL
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]LA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17]FL
Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]PA
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]MD
Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]TX