S.Res. 781 · 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.

Details

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R)
Introduced: 2026-06-18
Origin: Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action: 2026-07-27 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
Cosponsors: 22

This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.

CRS summary — Introduced in Senate (2026-06-18)