Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of 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, should be commemorated.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Jun 2007): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 101, expresses the sense of Congress that the 200th anniversary of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act should be commemorated. This British law banned the slave trade within the British Empire, permitted the search and seizure of ships suspected of carrying enslaved people, and provided compensation for freeing enslaved individuals.
The resolution highlights the historical context of this act, its role in the eventual abolition of slavery in the British Empire, and its connection to efforts to abolish slavery in the United States. It notes the scale of the transatlantic slave trade and the inhumane conditions faced by those transported.
Introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Charles B. Rangel in March 2007, the bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Its current status is that the sponsor has made introductory remarks, and no further legislative action is detailed in the provided text.
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Timeline
15 Jun 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 101 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 101, expresses the sense of Congress that the 200th anniversary of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act should be commemorated. This British law banned the slave trade within the British Empire, permitted the search and seizure of ships suspected of carrying enslaved people, and provided compensation for freeing enslaved individuals. The resolution highlights the historical context of this act, its role in the eventual abolition of slavery in the British Empire, and its connection to efforts to abolish slavery in the United States. It notes the scale of the transatlantic slave trade and the inhumane conditions faced by those transported. Introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Charles B. Rangel in March 2007, the bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Its current status is that the sponsor has made introductory remarks, and no further legislative action is detailed in the provided text.
- Has H.Con.Res. 101 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 101. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 101?
- H.Con.Res. 101 was sponsored by Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] (D-NY), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 101?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305) (15 Jun 2007).
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