Who it affects
- People in the United States
Passed the SenateHistory
Juneteenth National Independence Day commemoration
S.Res. 781 · Resolution · Introduced June 18, 2026
This bill would commemorate June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day, recognizing the end of slavery in the United States.
At a glance
Where it stands
Passed the Senate
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- This resolution would commemorate June 19, 2026.
- It would mark that date as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
- The observance would recognize the end of slavery in the United States.
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How South Carolina voted
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- 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.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)
- Introduced
- June 18, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 22
- Committees
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- July 27, 2026 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.
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