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House resolution · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

H.Res. 634Introduced Aug 5, 2025Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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.

Sponsor: Rep. Al Green D-TX
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Where it went

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

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

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More from the sponsor

Other 119th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Al Green.

Sponsor’s state and district

Texas in Congress · TX-9 district

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Data as of Sep 13, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.