S475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
This page covers S475 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S475 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered S475 are listed below.
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
1 |
| Chamber |
House |
| Latest vote |
2021-06-16: Passed |
| Latest action |
2021-06-17: Became Public Law No: 117-17. |
| Policy area |
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday.
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays, Racial and ethnic relations, U.S. history
Roll-call votes on S475 (117th Congress)
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date |
Chamber |
Question |
Result |
Yea |
Nay |
Not voting |
Record |
| 2021-06-16 |
House |
Yea-and-Nay |
Passed |
280 |
11 |
1 |
Official tally |
What is S475 in the 117th Congress?
S475 (Juneteenth National Independence Day Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].
What is the latest action on S475?
On 2021-06-17: Became Public Law No: 117-17.
How many roll-call votes were held on S475?
1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2021-06-16, was "Yea-and-Nay": Passed.
Is this the same bill as S475 in other Congresses?
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. S475 was also used in the 118th Congress for different legislation.