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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jan 2008): Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 155, would recognize the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. It would express Congress's view that history helps people understand the past and face future challenges. Specifically, it would affirm Juneteenth's importance and support its continued celebration as a way for Americans to learn about the past and experiences that shaped the nation. The resolution also urges the President to issue a proclamation encouraging national observance of Juneteenth.
The resolution affects the people of the United States by encouraging them to learn about the history and heritage of the nation through the celebration of Juneteenth. It would also be a formal recognition by Congress of the end of slavery's significance.
Introduced in May 2007, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. In January 2008, the Senate indefinitely postponed consideration of the resolution by unanimous consent.
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Timeline
22 Jan 2008
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)
22 Jan 2008
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 155 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 155, would recognize the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. It would express Congress's view that history helps people understand the past and face future challenges. Specifically, it would affirm Juneteenth's importance and support its continued celebration as a way for Americans to learn about the past and experiences that shaped the nation. The resolution also urges the President to issue a proclamation encouraging national observance of Juneteenth. The resolution affects the people of the United States by encouraging them to learn about the history and heritage of the nation through the celebration of Juneteenth. It would also be a formal recognition by Congress of the end of slavery's significance. Introduced in May 2007, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. In January 2008, the Senate indefinitely postponed consideration of the resolution by unanimous consent.
- Has H.Con.Res. 155 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 155. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 155?
- H.Con.Res. 155 was sponsored by Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), with 57 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 155?
- Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156) (22 Jan 2008).
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