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H.J.Res. 120 (113th)

Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.

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Introduced

23 July 2014

Last action

26 September 2014 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 113-176.

Sponsors

G. K. Butterfield

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Source updated

5 December 2025

Summary

Approves the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution within Area I as described on the map entitled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs," numbered 869/86501 B and dated June 24, 2003.

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Timeline

  1. 23 July 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 July 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 July 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 September 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 428.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 8 September 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-577.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 September 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-577.

    Source: Committee

  8. 8 September 2014

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 September 2014

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7273)

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 September 2014

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7273)

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 September 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 120.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 September 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7273-7274)

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 September 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 September 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 10 September 2014

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5518)

    Source: Floor

  16. 10 September 2014

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5518)

    Source: Floor

  17. 11 September 2014

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 September 2014

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 16 September 2014

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 26 September 2014

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 113-176.

    Source: President

  21. 26 September 2014

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 26 September 2014

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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