A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

Bill Number

SRES 781

Introduced

Jun 18, 2026

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

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Jul 27, 2026

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
Jul 27, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 27, 2026

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 27, 2026

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2940)
Jun 18, 2026

Submitted in Senate
Jun 18, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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