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H.Res.1086

Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.

Introduced·2/26/26

Recognizes the Clotilda's historical significance, condemns U.S. involvement in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledges its impact on African.

The bill recognizes the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to arrive in the United States in 1860, and the 110 enslaved Africans it brought. It condemns the U.S. role in the Atlantic slave trade and acknowledges its lasting harm on African Americans. The resolution also highlights the importance of Africatown and urges support for its preservation. It encourages the Architect of the Capitol to establish a memorial on Capitol Grounds to honor the Clotilda and all victims of the slave trade.

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History

Feb 26

House

Submitted in House

Feb 26

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.