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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

Introduced: February 25, 2021 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-17.
Jun 17, 2021
Signed by President.
Jun 17, 2021
Presented to President.
Jun 16, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 16, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 14 (Roll no. 170). (text: CR H2864)
Jun 16, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 479. (consideration: CR H2863-2872)
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
Received in the House.
Jun 16, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 16, 2021 House · vote #170 On Passage Passed 41514 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

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

What's happening now June 17, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-17.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 49
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Jun 8, 2021
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Ossoff, Jon
Georgia · May 24, 2021
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Kelly, Mark
Arizona · Mar 10, 2021
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Mar 2, 2021
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Mar 1, 2021
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 25, 2021
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Feb 25, 2021
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Feb 25, 2021
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Feb 25, 2021
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Feb 25, 2021
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Feb 25, 2021
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Feb 25, 2021
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Feb 25, 2021
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Feb 25, 2021
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Feb 25, 2021
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 25, 2021
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Feb 25, 2021
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Feb 25, 2021
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 25, 2021
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Feb 25, 2021
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Feb 25, 2021
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Feb 25, 2021
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Hawley, Josh
Missouri · Feb 25, 2021
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Feb 25, 2021
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 25, 2021
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Hyde-Smith, Cindy
Mississippi · Feb 25, 2021
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Feb 25, 2021
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Feb 25, 2021
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 25, 2021
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Feb 25, 2021
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Feb 25, 2021
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 25, 2021
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 25, 2021
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Padilla, Alex
California · Feb 25, 2021
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Feb 25, 2021
D
Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Feb 25, 2021
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Feb 25, 2021
D
Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Feb 25, 2021
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 25, 2021
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Feb 25, 2021
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Feb 25, 2021
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Feb 25, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 25, 2021
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 25, 2021
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Feb 25, 2021
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Feb 25, 2021
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Feb 25, 2021
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 25, 2021
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Feb 25, 2021