Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

Bill: 110-hconres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2007-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
History
Minorities
Slavery
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free).
 
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free). Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6592)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6592)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 155.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6592-6593)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Introduced in House