HR 4346 · 111th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

National Emancipation Commemoration Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-12-16· Sponsored by Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3048)(2009-12-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Emancipation Commemoration Act of 2009 - Establishes the National Emancipation Commemoration Commission which shall: (1) advise the Attorney General with regard to providing grants and technical assistance under this Act; and (2) conduct a study on all forms of modern slavery. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants and provide technical assistance to appropriate federal, state, and local entities, and nonprofit organizations to plan and carry out activities appropriate for the national observance of the 150th anniversary of the ending of chattel slavery in the United States. Terminates the Commission on September 30, 2017.…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican