SCONRES 35 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.

This concurrent resolution directs the U.S. Congress to hold a joint session in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The bill requires both the House of Representatives and the Senate to meet at Independence National Historical Park, marking a rare occasion where Congress convenes outside the nation's capital. The legislation cites Philadelphia's historical significance as the site of the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence as the basis for this event.
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Introduced Jun 24, 2026 Last action Jun 24, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3221)
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