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Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day

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Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day

IntroducedJune 18, 2026

Passed Senate1 month ago

Intro

Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommemorative events and holidaysRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

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Why This Matters

This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to honor the end of slavery in the United States.

If you celebrate Juneteenth, this resolution officially recognizes June 19, 2026, as a day of remembrance and celebration.

Who this affects

All Americans · Those celebrating African American history

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution marks June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
2It honors the date in 1865 when enslaved people in the Southwestern States learned about their freedom.
3The resolution encourages public celebrations and educational events on this day.
4It aims to promote awareness of the history and significance of Juneteenth.

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Resolution Progress2 of 2

Resolutions must be adopted by the chamber that introduced them.

Intro

Senate

IntroducedJun 18

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SenateJul 27

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