Recognizing June 19, 2019, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

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• S.Res. 620A resolution designating June 19, 2020, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

  2020-06-15Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2979; text: CR S2976)

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• S.Res. 253A resolution designating June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

  2019-06-19Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3836; text: CR S3850)

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• H.Res. 448Expressing support for designation of June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

  2019-06-19Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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• H.Res. 1001Recognizing June 19, 2020, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

  2020-06-30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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1. 2019-06-19

   Introduced in House

2. 2019-06-19

   Introduced in House

3. 2019-06-19

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.