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House resolution calls for national celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

Original title: Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery.

February 27, 2003

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Last action

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Feb 27, 2003

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution serves as a formal congressional recognition of a historical milestone, though it does not mandate specific public activities or allocate federal funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

people of the United States

The resolution encourages this group to honor and celebrate the anniversary.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution encourages Americans to honor the 140th anniversary of the and formally commends the efforts of President Abraham Lincoln to end slavery in the United States.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution serves as a formal congressional recognition of a historical milestone, though it does not mandate specific public activities or allocate federal funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws?

No, this is a concurrent resolution intended to express the sense of Congress and does not carry the force of law.

What is the purpose of this document?

It is a formal statement encouraging public celebration of the 's 140th anniversary and honoring Abraham Lincoln.

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Commemorative Legislative Pattern

The use of HCONRES for historical anniversaries is a standard procedural tool for Congress to signal national values without creating new regulatory burdens.

Abraham Lincoln

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Senate committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

otherEmancipation Proclamation“Historical executive order being commemorated.”Map →

personAbraham Lincoln“Former U.S. President commended for his efforts to end slavery.”Map →

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