Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was and should be recognized as a national abolitionist leader and activist in the struggle against slavery in the United States.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Thomas Garrett was unjustly convicted under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 and should be recognized as a national abolitionist leader.
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Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023
Last action Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 28, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
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