US HR316 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 16-7)
Status: Introduced on June 15 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-06-15 - 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 15 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes that 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
| Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Al Green [D-TX] | Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] |
| Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX] | Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX] | Rep. John Carter [R-TX] | Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX] |
| Rep. John Culberson [R-TX] | Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX] | Rep. Louie Gohmert [R-TX] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
| Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX] | Rep. Kenny Marchant [R-TX] | Rep. Randy Neugebauer [R-TX] | Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] |
| Rep. Scott Rigell [R-VA] | Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Beto O'Rourke [D-TX] | Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] |
| Rep. Marc Veasey [D-TX] | Rep. Gene Green [D-TX] | Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
| 2015-06-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SR201 (Related) 2015-06-15 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)
HR309 (Related) 2015-06-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR309 (Related) 2015-06-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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/114th-congress/house-resolution/316/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres316/BILLS-114hres316ih.pdf |
