Congress·In Committee·S.Con.Res. 35

A concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.

Congress: Special Meeting in Philadelphia for 250th Anniversary

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Part of: 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Joint Session

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Next up: A senate committee

This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. It has not moved since June 24, 2026, and the committee must review it before it can proceed further. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so it is unclear if this will advance.

Companion bill: Celebration: Congress to Meet in Philadelphia for 250th Anniversary →

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Very likely to pass

This is a non-partisan ceremonial event to celebrate a major national milestone. It is very likely to pass with broad support from both parties.

How we got here

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Companion
Identical companion bill H.Con.Res. 16 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.Con.Res. 16 (119th) →

Key Points

This resolution proposes that all members of Congress meet in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026. The special meeting would celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The event would take place at Independence National Historical Park. This is the same location where the original Continental Congress met to start the United States.
It is very rare for Congress to meet outside of Washington, D.C. Since the year 1800, this has only happened two other times for major historical or national events.
The meeting is meant to honor the history of the country and the city of Philadelphia. The city is known as the birthplace of the nation and served as the capital for ten years.

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Milestones

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Jun 24, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3221)

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Jun 24, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.

Bill NumberSCONRES 35

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3221)

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