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S.RES.214: A resolution designating June 19, 2017, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 15 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - Aug. 1, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - June 29, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates June 19, 2017, as Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 1, 2017 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)
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Aug. 1, 2017 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864-3865)
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June 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) |