Designates June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.
Official title: A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
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This resolution designates June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.
This resolution has been adopted by the Senate. As a simple resolution, it did not need the other chamber's approval or the President's signature — so it's complete.
Who introduced this
John Cornyn
RepublicanU.S. Senator · TX
Bipartisan — 45 cosponsors (29 D, 14 R, 2 I)
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