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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.

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

Latest action (Jun 25, 2025) Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475)

Referred to
Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Legislative subjects (3)
Commemorative events and holidaysRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

Summary

- Commemorates June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached enslaved people in the Southwestern States.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
31 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to John Cornyn’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • CAPITAL GROUP $22,500
  • ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ $16,500
  • PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES $13,686
  • WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT $13,200
  • BLACKSTONE $12,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for John Cornyn → · Outside spending →

Actions (5)
  1. Jun 25, 2025 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475) · senate
  2. Jun 25, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Jun 25, 2025 Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. · senate
  4. Jun 18, 2025 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · senate
  5. Jun 18, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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  • SRES 781 — A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, 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, 2026 · Cong. 119 90%
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Text versions (2)
  • Agreed to Senate · Jun 25, 2025
  • Introduced in Senate · Jun 18, 2025

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 18, 2025

Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Collins, Mr. King, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Young, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Justice, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

June 25 (legislative day, June 24), 2025

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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.

Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular the State of Texas and the other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War, more than 2\1/2\ years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were free; Whereas African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as “Juneteenth National Independence Day”, as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; Whereas African Americans from the Southwest have continued the tradition of observing Juneteenth National Independence Day for more than 150 years; Whereas Juneteenth National Independence Day began as a holiday in the State of Texas and is now a Federal holiday that is celebrated in all 50 States and the District of Columbia as a special day of observance in recognition of the emancipation of all slaves in the United States; Whereas Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves and the descendants of former slaves remain an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race; Whereas slavery was not officially abolished until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States in December 1865; and Whereas, over the course of its history, the United States has grown into a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) commemorates June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth National Independence Day”;

(2) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth National Independence Day to the United States;

(3) supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and

(4) recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States. <all>

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