United States
S.Res. 781
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.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service, Introduced in Senate): This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.
Agreed to (unanimous consent) 27 July 2026
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- 27 July 2026 Agreed to (unanimous consent)
What's next: Policy adoption (resolutions don't become law)
- 27 July 2026 Discharged from committee (Senate)
- 18 June 2026 Referred to committee
1 more action
- 18 June 2026 Submitted in Senate
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