SRES 781
Agreed to
Commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day and recognizes the date's historical significance, marking the day in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached enslaved people in Texas and other Southwestern States.
Official 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.
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Senate
Referred
18-JUN-2026
Passed
27-JUL-2026
- Commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day, recalling the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 with news that the Civil War had ended and enslaved people were free
- Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth to the United States and states that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the nation's history and heritage
- Supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth so that people in the United States can learn more about the past and the experiences that have shaped the country
- Notes that Juneteenth is a Federal holiday celebrated in all 50 States and the District of Columbia
Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in Senate" (18-JUN-2026); the text has changed since (Agreed to Senate, 27-JUL-2026).
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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
■ 13 D■ 7 R■ 2 I
13 Democrats
7 Republicans
2 Independents