118th Congress · HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Con.Res. 62 — Original Slavery Remembrance Day Memorialization Resolution

“Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress, as well as people throughout the Nation, should hold an annual commemorative event on or near August 20th to revere, honor, and remember the victims of slavery in the United States as well as to prevent slavery from ever happening again.”

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues

Introduced Aug 18, 2023

Last action Aug 18, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) Congress should hold an annual commemorative event at a location in the U.S. Capitol Complex to revere, honor, and remember the victims of slavery; and (2) similar commemorative events should be held throughout the nation.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

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Aug 18, 2023

Introduced in House

Aug 18, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.