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DemocratBill · H.Res. 634· House(119-HRES-634)

The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

Rep. Green
Age: 79 years
Texas
Introduced
8/5/2025
Last activity
8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Al Green
Cosponsors
None
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution seeks to recognize former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth. It shows appreciation for his success in passing Texas House Bill 1016, which made Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth as an official State holiday. The text highlights Edwards' career as a civil rights activist and his various legislative roles. It also notes his work in making Americans aware of the significance of June 19, 1865. Finally, the resolution acknowledges that his efforts laid the foundation for Juneteenth becoming a Federal holiday.

Yes

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5

    The resolution celebrates the legacy of a Black civil rights leader and the legislative recognition of Juneteenth.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The resolution honors a civil rights activist whose work helped establish the recognition of Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.