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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Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 18, 2026)
This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.
What just happenedJul 27, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 18, 2026
- Jul 27, 2026Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
- Jul 27, 2026Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 27, 2026Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 27, 2026Committee14500
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 18, 2026IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2940)
Judiciary Committee - Jun 18, 2026IntroReferral10025
Submitted in Senate
Judiciary Committee