House Simple Resolution 936
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing support for designation of June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
936
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expresses support for the designation of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
June 13, 2018
06/13/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
06/13/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:14 PM