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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced June 18, 2025 by John Cornyn · Last progress June 25, 2025
Declares June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth National Independence Day and formally recognizes the day’s historical importance in marking the end of slavery in the United States. It recounts that news of emancipation reached parts of the country (notably Texas) on June 19, 1865, and supports continued nationwide celebration and education about the history and legacy of slavery and emancipation.
The resolution is ceremonial and expressive: it affirms the value of observing Juneteenth so people can learn about the past and better understand experiences that shaped the nation, but it does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.