Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of 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. 19 June 2014

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   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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2. 19 June 2014

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   Introduced in House

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3. 19 June 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 20 June 2014

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
• David Scott · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Observing 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.