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H.Con.Res. 73 (111th)

Recognizing the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.

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Introduced

16 March 2009

Last action

16 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

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Summary

Recognizes the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 16 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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