Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Summary

Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day. Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

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Timeline

1. 17 June 2013

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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2. 17 June 2013

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   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3671)

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3. 17 June 2013

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   Introduced in House

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4. 17 June 2013

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   Introduced in House

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• Introduced in House · 17 June 2013 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Sponsor
• GENE GREEN · D · Sponsor
• G. K. Butterfield · D · Sponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] · D · Sponsor
• LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD · D · Sponsor
• Robin Kelly · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
• André Carson · D · Sponsor
• Henry Cuellar · D · Sponsor
• Beto O'Rourke · D · Sponsor
• Hakeem Jeffries · D · Sponsor
• XAVIER BECERRA · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Sponsor
• Lloyd Doggett · D · Sponsor
• Debbie Wasserman Schultz · D · Sponsor
• Joseph Kennedy · D · Sponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Sponsor
• Karen Bass · D · Sponsor
• Terri Sewell · D · Sponsor
• James Clyburn · D · Sponsor
• Sanford Bishop · D · Sponsor
• JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
• Maxine Waters · D · Sponsor
• Steve Cohen · D · Sponsor
• Joaquin Castro · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Frederica Wilson · D · Sponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Sponsor
• Al Green · D · Sponsor
• Ted Poe · R · Sponsor
• Nancy Pelosi · D · Sponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Sponsor
• Yvette Clarke · D · Sponsor
• Eleanor Norton · D · Sponsor
• Donald Payne · D · Sponsor
• Gregory Meeks · D · Sponsor
• Steven Horsford · D · Sponsor
• Joyce Beatty · D · Cosponsor
• Danny Davis · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to ← Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
• related to ← A resolution observing Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in the United States.
• related to ← A resolution designating June 19, 2014, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.