IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1010 
Commemorating Juneteenth by calling for the implementation of safeguards 
to protect the integrity of United States elections and end voter suppression. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 18, 2020 
Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, 
Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. GARCIA of 
Texas, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. JOHN-
SON of Texas, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. 
GALLEGO, Ms. DEAN, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. SAR-
BANES, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COOPER, Mr. 
MCEACHIN, Ms. ADAMS, Mrs. FLETCHER, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. 
BLUMENAUER, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. POCAN, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. 
FUDGE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. DEFAZIO, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. 
MCGOVERN, Ms. MENG, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. 
GREEN of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New 
York, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. LARSEN of Washington) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating Juneteenth by calling for the implementa-
tion of safeguards to protect the integrity of United 
States elections and end voter suppression. 
Whereas in 2020, laws that are intended to purposely dis-
criminate, hinder, and prohibit the rights of Americans to 
vote are prevalent; 
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Whereas voter suppression laws disproportionately impact 
historically marginalized people, including persons of 
color, low income persons, and elderly persons; 
Whereas these laws especially target and disenfranchise mi-
norities and people of color in African-American and 
Latino communities, among other demographics; 
Whereas as we celebrate the anniversary of Juneteenth, 
which marked the ending of slavery 155 years ago, we 
must protect the constitutional right of African Ameri-
cans and other minorities to vote; 
Whereas the fear of reverting back to the time of Jim Crow 
voting restrictions and the complete suppression of mi-
norities at the polls can be fought by investing in our de-
mocracy; 
Whereas the recent primary elections in States such as Wis-
consin, Washington, Georgia, and South Carolina exposed 
many flaws in our electoral system that undermines the 
sacred right to vote in the United States; 
Whereas the active threats posed by the emergence of 
COVID–19 have created new challenges and barriers re-
lating to access to the ballot box for voters; 
Whereas additional investments in new technology and im-
proved election systems are crucial to the health of our 
democratic institutions and the administration of fair 
elections; and 
Whereas more work must be done to remove oppressive vot-
ing laws and increase access to the polls to ensure that 
all Americans have the right to vote in the midst of the 
global health threats posed by COVID–19: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) commemorates the ending of slavery in the 
United States on June 19, or Juneteenth, in 1865; 
(2) reaffirms the commitment of Congress to 
honor the spirit of Juneteenth by supporting the en-
actment of policies that ensure fair and secure elec-
tions for all Americans; 
(3) condemns all threats against the adminis-
tration of free and fair democratic elections, includ-
ing all laws and policies that depress turnout, intimi-
date voters, and deprive Americans of their right to 
vote; 
(4) expresses support for credible, inclusive, and 
transparent election policies to safeguard the rights 
and health of Americans during this unprecedented 
pandemic caused by COVID–19; 
(5) demands the expansion of vote-by-mail op-
tions and the provision of postage-paid absentee bal-
lots to registered voters; 
(6) supports the implementation of policies that 
allow voters to apply to vote by mail electronically or 
over the phone; 
(7) urges all States, territories, and localities to 
make the electoral process fair, safe, and equitable 
by ensuring more polling places are open to allow for 
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