Continue beyond 9 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from florida, mr. Soto, for five minutes. Mr. Soto thank you, mr. Speaker. Rise today in support of egislation we just passed, the commission on the status of black men and boys, that was my fellow y floridian, congresswoman wilson. Lasted for over 246 ears in america from 1619 to 1865. Ts one of americas original sins. People think of the civil war as ncient history, but theres actually still even children of slaves alive today. 80s, y be in their late early 90s, but it makes you realize it wasnt that long ago. 13th through the great endments, we saw change prohibiting slavery, creating citizenship, due vote s, and the right to for africanamericans. And then you have the era. Struction started out with a promising potential. Federal troops helped ensure votes throughout the nation. Africanamericans to the house and senate. Nd according to shermans promise, everyone would get 40 acres and a mule. Down, though,ming starting w