SRES 290

A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, 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.

Bill status

Status
Passed Senate
Sponsor
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
Cosponsors
31
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Introduced
2025-06-18
Latest action
2025-06-25: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475)

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-06-25: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475)
  • 2025-06-25: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-06-25: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-06-25: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-06-18: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.