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Senate Joint Resolution 220
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 30, 2026
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 30, 2026
Latest Action
Sep 30, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
220
Congress
119
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Massachusetts
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California
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Massachusetts
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Minnesota
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Minnesota
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Pennsylvania
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Washington
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Washington
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Wisconsin
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Summary
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Text (1)
September 30, 2026
Actions (2)
09/30/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
09/30/2026
Introduced in Senate
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S.J.Res.220 119 Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
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Oct 9, 2026 5:33:59 PM