S.Res. 679 · 117th Congress
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.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- John Cornyn
- Introduced
- 2022-06-15
- Latest action
- 2022-06-15 · Introduced in Senate
Subjects
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Commemorative events and holidays
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues