United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 D · 8 R · 2 I cosponsors

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.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2940)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (13 D · 8 R · 2 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The resolution marks June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day.

This resolution designates June 19, 2026, to honor Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. It recognizes the historical significance of this date.

Summary

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

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The bill now reflects that it was agreed to by the Senate after being referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, with additional names included as sponsors. The changes indicate that the committee was discharged and the resolution was ultimately approved. This matters because it shows the progression of the resolution from introduction to agreement, highlighting its advancement in the legislative process.

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781 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
781 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Justice, and Mrs.
Justice, Mrs.
Britt) submitted the following resolution;
Britt, and Ms.
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
Cantwell) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 27, 2026 Committee discharged;
considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ 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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Action History

  1. Submitted in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2940)

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 524 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 781 do?
This resolution commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.
Who sponsors SRES 781?
SRES 781 is sponsored by Cornyn, John (Republican), Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (Democratic), Sanders, Bernard (Independent), King, Angus S., Jr. (Independent), Cortez Masto, Catherine (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Cramer, Kevin (Republican), Padilla, Alex (Democratic), Hickenlooper, John W. (Democratic), Hirono, Mazie K. (Democratic), Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic), Young, Todd (Republican), Booker, Cory A. (Democratic), Wyden, Ron (Democratic), Johnson, Ron (Republican), Kelly, Mark (Democratic), Merkley, Jeff (Democratic), Scott, Tim (Republican), Justice, James C. (Republican), Britt, Katie Boyd (Republican), and Cantwell, Maria (Democratic).
What is the current status of SRES 781?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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