SRES 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.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
- Cosponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Introduced
- 2026-06-18
- Latest action
- 2026-07-27: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2026-06-18: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2940)
- 2026-06-18: Submitted in Senate