Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 263 — A resolution to commemorate the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the founding of the United States of America.

Last action — adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Moderate chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to commemorate the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the founding of the United States of America.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of HR 263, a few lines have been added to emphasize the importance of Michigan's contributions to the United States' history and the principles of federalism. The addition elaborates on the idea of reflecting on shared history and honoring diverse contributions. This matters because it helps contextualize Michigan's role in the nation as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, encouraging a collective recognition of both past achievements and future goals.

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263 Speaker Hall offered the following resolution:
263 Reps.
Hall, Alexander, Glanville, Koleszar and Miller offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, The Declaration of Independence proclaimed timeless principles of profound significance to the national heritage of the United States, including that all are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that governments derive their just powers 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the United States of America 26H_HR0263_INTR_1 pmgzd0 1 from the consent of the governed;
and Whereas, The Declaration of Independence proclaimed timeless principles of profound significance to the national heritage of the United States, including that all are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the United States of America 26H_HR263_AA_1 epx594 1 pursuit of happiness, and that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed;
and Whereas, Commemorative activities across Michigan will provide educational opportunities, foster civic engagement, encourage community participation, and strengthen appreciation for the history, federalist principles, and foundational ideals upon which both the nation and our state were built;
and Whereas, Commemorative activities across Michigan will provide educational opportunities, foster civic engagement, encourage community participation, and strengthen appreciation for the history, federalist principles, and foundational ideals upon which 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the United States of America 26H_HR263_AA_1 epx594 1 both the nation and our state were built;
now, therefore, be it 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the United States of America 26H_HR0263_INTR_1 pmgzd0 1 Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the founding of the United States of America;
now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the founding of the United States of America;
250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the United States of America 26H_HR0263_INTR_1 pmgzd0
250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Founding of the United States of America 26H_HR263_AA_1 epx594
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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 263 do?
A resolution to commemorate the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of the founding of the United States of America.
Who sponsors HR 263?
HR 263 is sponsored by Matt Hall (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 263?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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