US HR268 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-1)
Status: Introduced on June 17 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 17 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
| 2013-06-17 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3671) |
Same As/Similar To
SR175 (Related) 2013-06-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4725; text as passed Senate: CR S4675-4676)
SR474 (Related) 2014-06-12 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4673; text as passed Senate: CR S3670-3671)
HR632 (Same As) 2014-06-20 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035)
SR474 (Related) 2014-06-12 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4673; text as passed Senate: CR S3670-3671)
HR632 (Same As) 2014-06-20 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035)
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/268/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres268/BILLS-113hres268ih.pdf |
