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S.475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 17, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
60 (40 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - June 15, 2021
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill establishes 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 17, 2021 |
Presented to President.
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| June 16, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 14 (Roll no. 170).
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| June 16, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 479.
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| June 16, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 14 (Roll no. 170). (text: CR H2864)
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| June 16, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 479. (consideration: CR H2863-2872)
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| June 16, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 16, 2021 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| June 16, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 475.
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| June 16, 2021 |
Rule provides for consideration of S. 475 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution provides for one motion to commit.
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| June 16, 2021 |
Rule H. Res. 479 passed House.
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| June 16, 2021 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 479 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 475 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution provides for one motion to commit.
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| June 16, 2021 |
Held at the desk.
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| June 16, 2021 |
Received in the House.
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| June 16, 2021 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| June 15, 2021 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| June 15, 2021 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| June 15, 2021 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4538-4539) |
| June 15, 2021 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4538-4539) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |