# 118-hres-505: Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

118-hres-505, Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX); status Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2927) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hres-505
- Congress: 118
- Title: Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
- Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2927)
- Introduced: 2023-06-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 51
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

## Cosponsors (51)

- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4] (D-MD), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] (D-TX), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (D-SC), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2023-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2023-06-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
- 118-hr-11: Freedom to Vote Act
- 118-hr-15: Equality Act
- 118-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act
- 118-hr-1088: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 118-hr-16: American Dream and Promise Act of 2023

## Sources
- [118-hres-505 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/505)

## Related
- [118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-14)
- [118-hr-11: Freedom to Vote Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-11)
- [118-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-15)
- [118-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-17)
- [118-hr-1088: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-1088)
- [118-hr-16: American Dream and Promise Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-16)
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