Bill · H.Res. 1180· House(119-HRES-1180)
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
- Introduced
- 4/15/2026
- Last activity
- 4/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of District of Columbia Emancipation Day. It commemorates the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln signing the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862. The resolution also celebrates the passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives. It notes the history of the District of Columbia regarding racial history and civil rights violations. Finally, it calls on Congress to pass the Washington, DC Admission Act.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this protect the right to vote?+7
The resolution calls for the passage of the Washington, DC Admission Act to provide residents with voting representation in Congress.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+7
The bill advocates for DC statehood to resolve the disenfranchisement of its residents.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+6
The resolution advocates for the political independence and representation of District of Columbia residents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Emancipation Day: The resolution recognizes this day to mark the anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia and symbolizes the aspirations of its residents for the same rights and freedoms afforded to residents of States. (Section 1)
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Call for Statehood: The resolution calls on Congress to pass the Washington, DC Admission Act, which relates to the residents' desire for voting representation in Congress and independence from congressional interference in local matters. (Section 2; Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+7Improves Voting Rights+7Improves Racial Equity+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+6
- 4/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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