H.Res. 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.
A House simple resolution (H.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House simple resolution (H.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.Res. 1180 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
View H.Res. 1180 on congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What is H.Res. 1180?
H.Res. 1180 is a House simple resolution (H.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.Res. 1180 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).