S.Res. 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.

S.Res. 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. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to officially commemorate June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day." This date marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned that they were free, following the end of the Civil War. The resolution aims to recognize the historical significance of this event and promote awareness of its importance in American history. Key provisions of the resolution include a formal recognition of June 19 as a day of celebration and reflection on the end of slavery.