Bills · SRES 290
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 290Racial and ethnic relationsCommemorative events and holidays
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.
INTRO JUN 18· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this resolution serves as an official and public reaffirmation by the U.S. Senate of the importance of Juneteenth. While Juneteenth is already a federal holiday, this resolution specifically commemorates the 2025 observance, adding a direct, current statement of support from a branch of the federal government. It reinforces the message that remembering this historical event — the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in the Southwest — is crucial for understanding the full story of America.
If this resolution is agreed to, it provides an official statement of the Senate's stance, encouraging continued education and awareness about African American history and its impact on the nation. If it doesn't pass, it wouldn't change the status of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, but it would mean the Senate hasn't formally acknowledged this specific upcoming observance with a resolution of its own.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Commemorates June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day."
This officially marks the specific date for formal recognition by the Senate.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth National Independence Day to the United States.
It emphasizes the importance of this date as a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
PROVISION 03
Supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day to provide an opportunity for people to learn about the past.
It encourages education and awareness about American history and the experiences that have shaped the United States.
PROVISION 04
Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States.
It integrates the end of slavery into the national narrative and identity, affirming its place in U.S. history.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 31
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
137
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 89%
DEM 16 REP 13 IND 2
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJUN 25
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
JUN 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JUN 25
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475)
JUN 18
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 290
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJun 18, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 290Racial and ethnic relationsCommemorative events and holidays
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.
INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
31
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