Hold a joint session of Congress in Philadelphia to celebrate the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with this effort?
The effort to hold a joint session in Philadelphia relies on S.Con.Res. 35, which has remained in the Committee on Rules and Administration since June 23, 2026. Members of this committee must vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on proposals. Given that no progress has occurred since June 2026, the bill faces the same hurdle that stops the vast majority of congressional efforts.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Companion
Identical companion bill S.Con.Res. 35 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S.Con.Res. 35 (119th) →Companion
Identical companion bill H.Con.Res. 16 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.Con.Res. 16 (119th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brendan Boyle (D-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
