Recognizing June 19, 2021, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

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• S.Res. 269A resolution designating June 19, 2021, 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.

  2021-06-15Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4539; text: CR S4548)

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• S.Res. 679A resolution commemorating June 19, 2022, as "Juneteenth National 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.

  2022-06-15Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2961; text: CR S2974)

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• H.Res. 1182Recognizing June 19, 2022, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

  2022-06-16Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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1. 2021-06-16

   Introduced in House

2. 2021-06-16

   Introduced in House

3. 2021-06-16

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.