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117th Congress · Senate

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays · Racial and ethnic relations · U.S. history · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.
  • House passed it on Jun 17, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.

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