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Recognizing the week of December 26, 2021, as the "Week of the Quincentennial of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".

USA117th CongressHRES-858| House 
| Updated: 2/22/2022
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution recognizes the historical significance of the Week of the Quincentennial Anniversary of the December 26, 1521, Santo Domingo Slave Revolt to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States. The resolution also supports the recognition of the Quincentennial Anniversary of the 1521 Santo Domingo Slave Revolt as an everlasting symbol of heroic sacrifice and gallantry by the slaves being held against their will in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to recognize the significance of this event, and commemorate this event by reflecting on, learning about, and sharing the story of this event.
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Timeline
Dec 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 22, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
  • December 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 22, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

International Affairs

Recognizing the week of December 26, 2021, as the "Week of the Quincentennial of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".

USA117th CongressHRES-858| House 
| Updated: 2/22/2022
This resolution recognizes the historical significance of the Week of the Quincentennial Anniversary of the December 26, 1521, Santo Domingo Slave Revolt to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States. The resolution also supports the recognition of the Quincentennial Anniversary of the 1521 Santo Domingo Slave Revolt as an everlasting symbol of heroic sacrifice and gallantry by the slaves being held against their will in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to recognize the significance of this event, and commemorate this event by reflecting on, learning about, and sharing the story of this event.
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Timeline
Dec 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 22, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
  • December 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 22, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted