Posts - Bill - SRES 290 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, 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.
senate 06/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially commemorate June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize the historical moment when news of the end of slavery reached enslaved people in the Southwestern States. Our goal is to honor this important part of American history and encourage nationwide reflection and education about the legacy of freedom and equality.
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SRES 290 - A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, 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.
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left-leaning 06/18/2025
Finally, a holiday that honors freedom and forces us to confront our history—about time we celebrate real progress, not just the status quo.
moderate 06/18/2025
Juneteenth as a national day? It’s a decent step to remember history, as long as we actually learn from it and don’t let it become just another holiday.
left-leaning 06/18/2025
Juneteenth isn’t just a day off, it’s a reminder that America’s promise still needs some work, but hey, a start is a start.
moderate 06/18/2025
A federal nod to Juneteenth is a symbolic checkpoint; the real test is how we use that recognition to build a better future.
right-leaning 06/18/2025
Juneteenth’s history is important, but turning it into a national holiday feels like politics playing dress-up instead of focusing on today’s challenges.
right-leaning 06/18/2025
Celebrating past freedom is fine, but we shouldn’t let the past bulldoze the present with government mandates and more holidays.
moderate 06/18/2025
Recognizing Juneteenth is an easy win — nobody’s against honoring freedom, but let’s keep the focus on real equality beyond the celebrations.
right-leaning 06/18/2025
Another holiday? Great, now I’ll need a calendar just to keep track of government-sanctioned days off.
left-leaning 06/18/2025
Making Juneteenth a national day means we’re acknowledging the whole story, not just the parts that fit the old narrative.