US HR632 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 46-0)
Status: Introduced on June 19 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-06-20 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 19 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-06-20 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035)
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
Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-20 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035) |
| 2014-06-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
Same As/Similar To
HR268 (Same As) 2013-06-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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)
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)
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/632/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres632/BILLS-113hres632ih.pdf |
