S 475
117th Congress
Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2021
Presented to President.
Jun 17, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-17.
Jun 17, 2021
Signed by President.
Jun 16, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 14 (Roll no. 170). (text: CR H2864)
Jun 16, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 475.
Jun 16, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of S. 475 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution provides for one motion to commit.
Jun 16, 2021
Rule H. Res. 479 passed House.
Jun 16, 2021
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.
Jun 16, 2021
Held at the desk.
Jun 16, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 16, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 479. (consideration: CR H2863-2872)
Jun 16, 2021
Received in the House.
Jun 16, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 15, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4538-4539)
Jun 15, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4538-4539)
Jun 15, 2021
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4538-4539)
Jun 15, 2021
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4538-4539)
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2021 | House · vote #170 | On Passage | Passed | 415–14 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-17.
Related & companion bills
2
Bill text
4 versions
- Engrossed in Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Introduced in Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF United States Legislative Markup
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
49
D
Warnock, Raphael G.
D
Ossoff, Jon
D
Kelly, Mark
R
Capito, Shelley Moore
R
Hoeven, John
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Bennet, Michael F.
D
Blumenthal, Richard
D
Booker, Cory A.
D
Cantwell, Maria
R
Cassidy, Bill
R
Collins, Susan M.
D
Coons, Christopher A.
R
Cornyn, John
D
Cortez Masto, Catherine
R
Cramer, Kevin
R
Crapo, Mike
D
Duckworth, Tammy
D
Durbin, Richard J.
R
Ernst, Joni
R
Fischer, Deb
D
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
R
Hawley, Josh
D
Heinrich, Martin
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
R
Hyde-Smith, Cindy
D
Kaine, Tim
I
King, Angus S., Jr.
D
Klobuchar, Amy
R
Lankford, James
D
Merkley, Jeff
D
Murphy, Christopher
D
Murray, Patty
D
Padilla, Alex
D
Peters, Gary C.
D
Reed, Jack
R
Risch, James E.
D
Rosen, Jacky
I
Sanders, Bernard
D
Schatz, Brian
R
Scott, Tim
D
Shaheen, Jeanne
D
Smith, Tina
D
Van Hollen, Chris
D
Warner, Mark R.
D
Warren, Elizabeth
D
Whitehouse, Sheldon
D
Wyden, Ron
R
Young, Todd
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-475/
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