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S.Res. 756 · 118th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth 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.

Passed a chamber Introduced Jul 9, 2024 Latest action Jul 9, 2024

What it does

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Latest action

Jul 9, 2024 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308; text: CR S4271)