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.
27 July 2026 | Agreed to (unanimous consent)
What's next: Policy adoption (resolutions don't become law)
Summary: The resolution seeks to officially recognize June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" to commemorate the historical date when enslaved people in the Southwestern States first learned of slavery's end.
[AI-Generated]Posted 28 July 2026
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