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Commemorating 400 Years Since First African Slaves Arrived in US

This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on September 9, 2019, for an event marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to what would become the United States. It does not introduce direct changes to citizens' rights or obligations but serves as a symbolic recognition of a significant historical event.
Key points
Permission granted to use Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center.
The event will take place on September 9, 2019.
It commemorates the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the US.
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Additional Information
Print number: 116_HCONRES_53
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2019-07-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_53.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-07-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Permission granted to use Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center.
  • The event will take place on September 9, 2019.
  • It commemorates the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the US.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5217)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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