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  • H. RES. 1309 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor and invest in freedmen’s settlements, which are communities established by formerly enslaved African Americans. The resolution recognizes the historical significance and struggles of these communities, emphasizes...

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    This bill wants to make sure that the special towns where freed slaves once lived are remembered and taken care of. It asks different groups to work together to help these towns stay safe and healthy.