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S. 475Became Law

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 17, 2021)

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.

What just happenedJun 17, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-17.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
60 cosponsors40 D18 R2 I
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  1. Jun 17, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-17.

  2. Jun 17, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-17.

  3. Jun 17, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 17, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 17, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 17, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 16, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jun 16, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 14 (Roll no. 170). (text: CR H2864)

  9. Jun 16, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 14 (Roll no. 170).(text: CR H2864)

  10. Jun 16, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Jun 16, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 475.

  12. Jun 16, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of S. 475 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution provides for one motion to commit.

  13. Jun 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 479. (consideration: CR H2863-2872)

  14. Jun 16, 2021FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 479 passed House.

  15. Jun 16, 2021FloorH1L210

    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.

  16. Jun 16, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  17. Jun 16, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Jun 16, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Jun 15, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4538-4539)

  20. Jun 15, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4538-4539)

  21. Jun 15, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4538-4539)

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jun 15, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4538-4539)

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 17, 202149

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.

Passed HouseJun 16, 202153

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.

Passed SenateJun 15, 202155

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.

Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2021

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act — Informed