S.Res. 679 · 117th Congress · Senate

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.

In Congress· Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2961; tex…
Introduced
Jun 15, 22
Passed Senate
Jun 15, 22
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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

Previous Versions

55Jun 15, 2022

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