S. 475 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
S. 475 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Edward J. Markey with 60 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 117-17
What it does
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edward J. Markey (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 18 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the SenateJun 15, 2021
- Passed the HouseJun 16, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentJun 17, 2021
- Became lawJun 17, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-17. (Jun 17, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 16, 2021 · Passed415–14
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Juneteenth National Independence Day ActHouse · Jun 16, 2021
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- H.J.Res. 64: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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