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Congress Meets in Philadelphia for Independence Celebration
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Congress Meets in Philadelphia for Independence Celebration

IntroducedJune 24, 2026
Introduced2 months ago
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3221)
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Why This Matters

This resolution sets a date for Congress to hold a joint session in Philadelphia to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

If you are interested in American history, Congress will meet in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, to celebrate the Declaration of Independence.
Who this affects
members of Congress · citizens interested in history
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution plans a special gathering of Congress in Philadelphia to celebrate a historic anniversary.
  2. 2The event marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  3. 3It will take place on July 2, 2026, a significant date in American history.
  4. 4The resolution shows the importance of honoring the nation's founding documents.
Read the detailed summary

This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress to be assembled at the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Concurrent resolutions must be adopted by both the House and Senate. They do not go to the President.
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IntroducedCurrentJun 24

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3221)

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