S. Res. 781 · Passed Senate · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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.

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-TX)

What it does

• Commemorates June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
• Recognizes June 19, 1865, as the date news of slavery's end reached enslaved people in the Southwestern States.
• Honors the historical significance of emancipation in the United States.

Official summary

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

Latest action

Jul 27, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)

Committee: Senate Judiciary