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House resolution · H.Res. 315 (119th Congress)

Recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 9, 2025

Sponsor: Jonathan L. Jackson (U.S. Representative, IL-1, Democratic)

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Summary

A non-binding House resolution recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The resolution states that the Act was the first federal law to define citizenship and to affirm that all citizens are equally protected by the law. It states the position of the House and would not change law.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

10

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic10

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Full history

  1. Apr 9, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 9, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Apr 9, 2025

    Submitted in House

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