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.

This resolution recognizes June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth National Independence Day. It honors June 19, 1865, the day news of the end of slavery reached enslaved people in the Southwestern states, and acknowledges the importance of remembering this history .

• Who is affected: People and communities who observe or learn about Juneteenth.
• What changes: The Senate formally commemorates the day and its historical meaning.
• When: June 19, 2025 .