SJR40: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Plain-language summary
This joint resolution designates August 20th as a national day to remember slavery and its harmful effects. A joint resolution is a formal statement expressing Congress's opinion, though it does not create new laws or require the President's signature. The resolution serves as a symbolic observance to honor the memory of enslaved people. Seventeen senators from both parties sponsored this measure. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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SJR40: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
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Sponsors
Elizabeth Warren
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (16)
Tammy Baldwin
Chris Van Hollen
Edward Markey
Sherrod Brown
Amy Klobuchar