Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2016Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.Res. 787
Recognizing June 19, 2016, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 15, 2016)
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.
What just happenedJun 15, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18](D-TX)Sponsor
57 cosponsors55 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2016
- Jun 15, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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