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H.J.Res. 84 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

H.J.Res. 84 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Aug 1, 2023, sponsored by Al Green with 77 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Aug 1, 2023
Co-sponsors
77
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

What it does

Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution This joint resolution designates a Slavery Remembrance Day annually and condemns slavery and its progenies.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Al Green (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 77 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedAug 1, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (Aug 1, 2023)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.J.Res. 84 (118th Congress): Original Slavery Remembrance Day…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hjres-84/original-slavery-remembrance-day-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).

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