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119th Congress

H.Res. 634

The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Agreed to
Sponsor
Al Green(D-TX)
Introduced
Aug 5, 2025
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Official text
Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

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Official title: Recognizing former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and showing appreciation for successfully passing Texas House Bill 1016, making Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as an official State holiday.

Latest action(Aug 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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