DelawareDelaware recognizes May 25, 2026, as Africa Day
Delaware lawmakers designated May 25, 2026, as Africa Day, recognizing a day that Africans around the world celebrate each year.
What it does
The resolution names May 25, 2026, Africa Day in Delaware. The date marks the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity, a group of African countries.
Argument forRecognizing Africa Day could prompt Delaware residents to learn about African unity and the founding of the Organization of African Unity.
Argument againstThe recognition might have limited practical effect because the resolution names a day without calling for events or other activities.
More detail
Delaware’s Senate and House designated the day as Africa Day. The designation applies in Delaware. The designation applies on May 25, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 10Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 24. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 9Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 9Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 10Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber