What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 323.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-16.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres323/BILLS-117hres323ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 323

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Recognizing DC Emancipation Day and Calling for Statehood

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Recognizes April 16th as District of Columbia Emancipation Day, commemorating the end of slavery in 1862. Calls upon the House and Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant DC residents full voting rights in Congress.

This resolution recognizes the historical significance of ending slavery in the District of Columbia and calls on Congress to pass legislation granting DC statehood. It highlights that DC residents pay taxes and serve in the military but lack full representation in Congress.

Key points

Recognizes April 16th as District of Columbia Emancipation Day, commemorating the end of slavery in 1862.

Calls upon the House and Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant DC residents full voting rights in Congress.

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Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and calling upon the House of Representatives and Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

Print number: HRES 323

Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Process start date: 2021-04-16

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