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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.

7/21/2025, 7:32 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 290

This resolution commemorates June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date when news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

Current Status of Bill SRES 290

Bill SRES 290 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since June 25, 2025. Bill SRES 290 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2025.  Bill SRES 290's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475) as of June 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 290

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
31
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 290

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Racial and ethnic relations
- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.
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.

Comments

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Lilian Yates

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5 months ago

I think it's great that they're recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday. Who does it impact?