S.Res. 547 · 115th Congress
A resolution designating June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Roger Wicker
- Introduced
- 2018-06-14
- Latest action
- 2018-06-14 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Designates June 19, 2018, as Juneteenth Independence Day.
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.