ICYMI: McEachin Visits White House as President Biden Signs Juneteenth Legislation into Law

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In case you missed it: Today, Rep. A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) visited the White House to attend President Joe Biden's ceremony to sign the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. The legislation, which passed out of the House last night, designates Juneteenth (June 19th) as a federal holiday.

"I was pleased to vote for and help pass the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act to finally make June 19th a federal holiday. For years, people across our nation have celebrated Juneteenth and honored the progress and achievements of the African American community," said Rep. McEachin (VA-04). This legislation is a long-overdue step in commemorating Emancipation Day and the end of slavery in the United States. I was honored to be a part of today's ceremony and witness President Biden signing this historic legislation into law. Juneteenth will now be forever enshrined in our nation's laws and will be an important annual reminder of the progress we have made and the work we have left to do."

Watch President Biden sign the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law here.

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