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  • The resolution, H. RES. 315, acknowledges the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, emphasizing its historical significance. It highlights that the Act was the first federal law affirming equal protection under the law for all citizens, defining citizenship, and laying groundwork...

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    The House of Representatives wants to remember a really old rule called the Civil Rights Act from 1866, which was like telling everyone, "Hey, we're all friends and should be treated the same!" Even though it was a super important rule back then, this announcement doesn't tell us if there's anything special we should do about it now.