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Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

2/9/2022, 1:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7232

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

This bill establishes Juneteenth Independence Day as a federal holiday.

Current Status of Bill HR 7232

Bill HR 7232 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7232 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020.  Bill HR 7232's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of June 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7232

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
158
Democrat Cosponsors
152
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7232

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Racial and ethnic relations
- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7232

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Juneteenth Independence Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes.
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

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