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H.R. 4009

Referred to Committee

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

Introduced 6/17/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

9/21/2022 • Senate

Summary

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, whose identities may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage.

The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work.

Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

Passed House • 9/20/2022

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Topics & Subjects

District of ColumbiaHistoric sites and heritage areasMonuments and memorialsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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

Democrat • DC

Sponsored 6/17/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 17, 2021

Committee Review

October 14, 2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

September 19, 2022

Passed Chamber

September 20, 2022

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate9/21/2022
Engrossed in House9/20/2022
Reported in House9/19/2022
Introduced in House6/17/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0