Introduced
by
To designate the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day," and encourage individuals, educational institutions, and social, community, religious, labor, and business organizations to pause on Juneteenth National Freedom Day and reflect upon the strong survival instinct of the African-American slaves, and the excitement and great joy with which they first celebrated the abolition of slavery. “Juneteenth” commemorates June 19, 1865 as the date that news of the abolition of slavery reached the slaves in the western states.
Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To also establish November 26 as <a href="http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/sojtruth-woman.html">"Sojourner Truth Day"</a> in Michigan.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To designate the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" celebrating the abolition of slavery in the United States, and establish November 26 as <a href="http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/sojtruth-woman.html">"Sojourner Truth Day"</a> in Michigan.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To designate the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" celebrating the abolition of slavery in the United States, and establish November 26 as <a href="http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/sojtruth-woman.html">"Sojourner Truth Day"</a> in Michigan.
