House Bill 25 - Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-01-11

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Alternative Names

Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Associated Legislation

Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Policy Areas

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact

Commemorative events and holidays

Racial and ethnic relations

U.S. history

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions

Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution recognizes the historical significance to the nation of Juneteenth Independence Day (commemorating the end of slavery in the United States).

Congress
118
Number
HRES - 25
Introduced on
2023-01-11
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/11/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the historical significance to the nation of Juneteenth Independence Day (commemorating the end of slavery in the United States).

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Racial and ethnic relations•
U.S. history

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/13/2023

This resolution recognizes the historical significance to the nation of Juneteenth Independence Day (commemorating the end of slavery in the United States).

Latest Action1/11/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.