Senate Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day

Original title: 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.

Last action · July 27, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)Sponsors: John Cornyn and 22 others

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What This Bill Does

The U.S. Senate has officially recognized June 19, 2026, as 'Juneteenth National Independence Day.' This resolution commemorates the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached enslaved people in the Southwestern United States.

Why it matters

This resolution formally establishes the Senate's official recognition of the holiday, which serves as a federal observance honoring the end of slavery in the United States.

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What does this resolution do?

It formally commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to honor the historical events of June 19, 1865.

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Jul 27, 2026SenateFloor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
Jul 27, 2026SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 27, 2026Senate
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2940)
Jun 18, 2026Senate
Submitted in Senate

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