S.Res. 781 · 119th Congress
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.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- John Cornyn
- Introduced
- 2026-06-18
- Latest action
- 2026-07-27 · Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Summary
This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.