# 99-hjres-142: 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.

99-hjres-142, 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., is a 99th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6] (R-CT); status Became Public Law No: 99-558. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 99-hjres-142
- Congress: 99
- Title: 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.
- Status: Became Public Law No: 99-558.
- Introduced: 1985-02-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6] (R-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

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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## Sources
- [99-hjres-142 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-joint-resolution/142)

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