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
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.