HRES 495 · 105th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Relating to the recognition of the connection between the emancipation of African slaves in the Danish West Indies, now the United States Virgin Islands, to the American Declaration of Independence from the British Government.

Introduced 1998-06-25· Sponsored by Del. Christian-Green, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(1998-06-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urges: (1) the American people to recognize the historical significance of the emancipation of African slaves in what is now the United States Virgin Islands; and (2) Virgin Islanders and all Americans to maintain their unwavering commitment to preserve, protect, and defend human rights and freedom.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats