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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.

8/4/2026, 12:45 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 781

The bill, S.Res. 781, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 18, 2006, is a resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, 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 781

Bill SRES 781 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since July 27, 2026. Bill SRES 781 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2026.  Bill SRES 781's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286) as of July 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 781

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
43
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 781

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.
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.

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Aileen Henry

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1 month ago

I'm so sad about this, it's just not right. #disappointed