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S.4019: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 22, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (37 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 22, 2020
Bill Summary
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill designates Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 22, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 22, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |