H.Res. 634 Introduced Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in House
Sponsor Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] Introduced August 5, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action August 5, 2025

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Actions

  1. Aug 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Aug 5, 2025 Submitted in House

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