HRES 173
Restoring the promise of freedom: honoring, preserving, and investing in Freedmen's Settlements.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
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This House Resolution aims to honor, preserve, and invest in freedmen’s settlements – communities established by formerly enslaved African Americans before and after emancipation. It acknowledges the historical injustices faced by these settlements, including destruction, economic disinvestment, and environmental hazards. The resolution calls for federal, state, and local support to document, protect, and revitalize these communities, ensuring they have access to essential resources and a thriving future.
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