Recognizing June 19, 2016, 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. 15 June 2016

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   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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2. 15 June 2016

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   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 June 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor

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