HRES 323 · 112th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Introduced 2011-06-22· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.(2011-06-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free). Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.…

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