Huizenga Votes to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
“Officially recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday helps commemorate the historical significance of the end of slavery,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga.“Making Juneteenth a federal holiday is absolutely the right thing to do and I proudly cast this vote.”