Public Law99th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.J.Res. 142Became Law
An Act to authorize the erection of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the estimated five thousand courageous slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution and to honor the countless black men, women, and children who ran away from slavery.
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What it does
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What just happenedOct 27, 1986
Became Public Law No: 99-558.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6](R-CT)Sponsor
116 cosponsors
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