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Recognize June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day to honor the end of slavery in the United States.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

The Senate passed S.Res. 290 on June 24, 2025, but the measure has seen no action in the House since that date. House leadership must now schedule a vote for the resolution to move forward. Historically, measures that pass one chamber often fail to advance further because floor votes depend entirely on the discretion of leadership.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, 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. (S.Res. 290 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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No action since June 2025

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Next up: The House · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S.Res. 263 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S.Res. 263 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

John Cornyn (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

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