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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 290

119th Congress

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.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Jun 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Braun

R - IN

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This resolution would officially designate June 19th as 'Juneteenth National Independence Day' to commemorate the date in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached the enslaved people in the Southwestern states.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2328-2329; text: CR S2315)

Introduced6/18/2025

StatusResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider

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This resolution would officially designate June 19th as 'Juneteenth National Independence Day' to commemorate the date in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached the enslaved people in the Southwestern states.

Bill Number: 290
Introduced: 6/18/2025
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 290
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider
Introduced: 6/18/2025
Summary: This resolution would officially designate June 19th as 'Juneteenth National Independence Day' to commemorate the date in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached the enslaved people in the Southwestern states.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would officially designate June 19th as 'Juneteenth National Independence Day' to commemorate the date in 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached the enslaved people in the Southwestern states.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes the dedication and life of Governor Oliver Hazard Perry Morton of Indiana on the 200th anniversary of his birth. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution would establish June 19th as a national holiday to recognize the end of slavery in the United States.
This holiday would celebrate the date when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.
The resolution was introduced by Senator Mike Braun of Indiana and passed the Senate by unanimous consent.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would create a new federal holiday that would be observed nationwide. This would give all Americans the opportunity to commemorate the end of slavery and reflect on the country's history. It could also lead to increased education and public awareness about this important milestone in US history.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Indiana

Military history

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

290, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-290

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