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HRES 316 114th Congress House

Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Introduced: June 15, 2015 Introduced by: Weber, Randy K. Sr. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidaysRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 15, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 15, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 15, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Recognizes that the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HRES 309 Related bill Recognizing June 19, 2015, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
  • SRES 201 Related bill A resolution designating June 19, 2015, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on w…
  • SRES 500 Related bill A resolution designating June 19, 2016, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on w…
  • HRES 787 Related bill Recognizing June 19, 2016, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 4 Republican 2
Hensarling, Jeb
· Jun 23, 2015
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jun 15, 2015
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Jun 15, 2015
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jun 15, 2015
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jun 15, 2015
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jun 15, 2015
Hurd, Will
· Jun 15, 2015
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Jun 15, 2015
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 316: Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-316/
MLA
"H. Res. 316: Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-316/.
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H. Res. 316, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-316/.
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[H. Res. 316: Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-316/)
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