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HRES 268 113th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Introduced: June 17, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 17, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 17, 2013
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3671)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now June 17, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • SRES 175 Related bill A resolution observing Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in t…
  • SRES 474 Related bill A resolution designating June 19, 2014, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the day on wh…
  • HRES 632 Identical bill Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 29
All 29 Democratic 22
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jun 19, 2013
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 19, 2013
BECERRA, XAVIER
· Jun 17, 2013
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 17, 2013
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 17, 2013
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 17, 2013
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 17, 2013
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jun 17, 2013
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 17, 2013
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jun 17, 2013
CUMMINGS, ELIJAH
· Jun 17, 2013
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jun 17, 2013
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Green, Al
Texas · Jun 17, 2013
GREEN, GENE
· Jun 17, 2013
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Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Jun 17, 2013
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Jun 17, 2013
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jun 17, 2013
LEWIS, JOHN
· Jun 17, 2013
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 17, 2013
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 17, 2013
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 17, 2013
O'Rourke, Beto
· Jun 17, 2013
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 17, 2013
Poe, Ted
· Jun 17, 2013
SANCHEZ, LORETTA
· Jun 17, 2013
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 17, 2013
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jun 17, 2013
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 17, 2013
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 17, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 268: Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-268/
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"H. Res. 268: Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-268/.
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H. Res. 268, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-268/.
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