The federal government will give employees the day off on Friday after President Biden signs a bill making Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in America, a federal holiday.
“Today @POTUS will sign the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. As the 19th falls on a Saturday, most federal employees will observe the holiday tomorrow, June 18th,” the Office of Personnel Management tweeted on Thursday.
Biden is scheduled to sign legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday on Thursday afternoon during an event with Vice President Harris in the East Room, during which they both will give remarks.
The House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to pass the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in a vote of 415-14. Those who voted against the legislation were all Republicans. The legislation passed the Senate by unanimous consent earlier this week.
Federal government to observe Juneteenth holiday on Friday
- by: Morgan Chalfant
- Jun 17, 2021
- Source:
The Hill
- 06/17/2021
Day Celebration, June 19, 1900 by The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library photo by Mrs. Charles Stephenson is licensed under Public Domain
Source:
The Hill
Day Celebration, June 19, 1900 by The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library photo by Mrs. Charles Stephenson is licensed under Public Domain
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