House Simple Resolution 448
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing 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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
448
Congress
116
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
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Juneteenth Independence Day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
June 19, 2019
06/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
06/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:03 PM