Federal · 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.
Policy areaCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Summary
This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.
Sponsor
Cosponsors22
Marsha BlackburnRU.S. Senator · TN
Richard BlumenthalDU.S. Senator · CT
Cory A. BookerDU.S. Senator · NJ
Katie Boyd BrittRU.S. Senator · AL
Catherine Cortez MastoDU.S. Senator · NV
Kevin CramerRU.S. Senator · ND
Kirsten E. GillibrandDU.S. Senator · NY
John W. HickenlooperDU.S. Senator · CO
Mazie K. HironoDU.S. Senator · HI
Ron JohnsonRU.S. Senator · WI
James C. JusticeRU.S. Senator · WV
Mark KellyDU.S. Senator · AZ12 of 22
Other titles
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.Official Title as Introduced
Legislative history3
Jul 27, 2026
Senate · FloorResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
Jul 27, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2026
SenateReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2940)
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