118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 180 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was and should be recognized as a national abolitionist leader and activist in the struggle against slavery in the United States.

“Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was and should be recognized as a national abolitionist leader and activist in the struggle against slavery in the United States.”

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues

Introduced Feb 28, 2023

Last action Feb 28, 2023

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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was unjustly convicted under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 and should be recognized as a national abolitionist leader.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

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Feb 28, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 28, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.