Recognizing June 19, 2018, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Latest action · Jun 19, 2018 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 19, 2018
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Cosponsors 53
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 19, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VA | A. Donald McEachin | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-NY | Adriano Espaillat | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-TX | Al Green | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-FL | Al Lawson, Jr. | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-NC | Alma S. Adams | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-IN | André Carson | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-MD | Anthony G. Brown | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-MI | Brenda L. Lawrence | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-PA | Brendan F. Boyle | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
| D-LA | Cedric L. Richmond | Original | Jun 19, 2018 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Referred Jun 19, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 19, 2018Introduced in House
- Jun 19, 2018Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H5274 | Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX | Jun 19, 2018 |
Research
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CRS reports 1
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Cite it 1
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| R44865 | Juneteenth: Fact Sheet | Report | Jun 18, 2026 |
Related bills 4
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing June 19, 2018, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 19, 2018Introduced in House
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