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HRES 309 114th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

Recognizing June 19, 2015, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Introduced: June 11, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 11, 2015
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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 11, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 43
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jun 11, 2015
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jun 11, 2015
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 11, 2015
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jun 11, 2015
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 11, 2015
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 11, 2015
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jun 11, 2015
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 11, 2015
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jun 11, 2015
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 11, 2015
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 11, 2015
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jun 11, 2015
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Jun 11, 2015
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jun 11, 2015
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jun 11, 2015
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Jun 11, 2015
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Green, Al
Texas · Jun 11, 2015
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 11, 2015
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Jun 11, 2015
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 11, 2015
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 11, 2015
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jun 11, 2015
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Lieu, Ted
California · Jun 11, 2015
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 11, 2015
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 11, 2015
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 11, 2015
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jun 11, 2015
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 11, 2015
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jun 11, 2015
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 11, 2015
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 11, 2015
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jun 11, 2015
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jun 11, 2015
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 11, 2015
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jun 11, 2015
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 11, 2015
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 11, 2015
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Vargas, Juan
California · Jun 11, 2015
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Jun 11, 2015
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 11, 2015
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jun 11, 2015
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 11, 2015
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 11, 2015