H.J.Res. 120 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.
H.J.Res. 120 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jul 23, 2014, sponsored by G. K. Butterfield.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 113-176
What it does
Approves the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 23, 2014
- Passed the HouseSep 8, 2014
- Passed the SenateSep 10, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentSep 16, 2014
- Became lawSep 26, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-176. (Sep 26, 2014)
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