Providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 115 proposes a joint session of the US Congress to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The purpose of this joint session is to commemorate the semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the Declaration of Independence. The bill aims to honor the historic document that declared the United States' independence from Great Britain and laid the foundation for the nation's democratic principles.

The joint session in Philadelphia is significant as it was the city where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. By holding the session in the same city where this pivotal moment in American history took place, Congress seeks to pay tribute to the founding fathers and the ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy that the Declaration of Independence represents.

The bill does not contain any specific provisions regarding the agenda or activities of the joint session, but it is expected that members of Congress will deliver speeches, participate in ceremonies, and engage in discussions related to the significance of the Declaration of Independence and its enduring impact on American society. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 115 serves as a symbolic gesture to commemorate the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence and reaffirm the values and principles that have shaped the United States as a nation.