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S475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act (117th Congress)
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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

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Frequently asked

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.