Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act
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Became Public Law No: 110-183.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act, enacted as Public Law No: 110-183 on February 5, 2008, establishes a commission focused on commemorating the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. The bill falls under the policy area of commemorations and was passed by the House and signed into law. Specific details about the commission's structure, duties, or funding are not provided in the available source data.
This law creates a commission dedicated to recognizing the historical abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, formalizing a federal commemorative effort.
- The bill was introduced in the House during the 110th Congress as H.R. 3432.
- It was signed into law on February 5, 2008, becoming Public Law No: 110-183.
- The bill is categorized under the policy area of commemorations, indicating its focus on historical recognition.
['Federal agencies involved in historical commemorations', 'Organizations and communities interested in the history of the transatlantic slave trade', 'The general public through educational and commemorative activities']
["The absence of detailed information on the commission's mandate, funding, or oversight could pose challenges for implementation and accountability.", 'Without explicit provisions, the scope and authority of the commission remain unclear.', 'Potential costs associated with establishing and operating the commission are not specified.']
The bill was passed during the 110th Congress and signed into law in early 2008. It reflects a legislative effort to formally recognize and commemorate the historical abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. The policy area classification as commemorations situates the bill within broader federal initiatives to honor significant historical events.
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['The establishment of the commission may lead to increased public awareness and educational initiatives about the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition.', "Federal resources may be allocated to support commemorative events or educational programs related to the commission's work."]
Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and official summary in the source data, which restricts detailed analysis of the commission's mandate, funding, and oversight provisions. Future access to complete legislative documents would enhance oversight and public understanding.
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