A resolution commemorating June 19, 2022, as "Juneteenth National 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.

United States117th CongressSRES-679Senate
Updated: Jun 15, 2022

Summary

This resolution commemorates June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.

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  1. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2961; text: CR S2974)

  2. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2961; text: CR S2974)

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