HCONRES 115 United States House · 118th Congress

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.

HCONRES 115 is a procedural resolution calling for a joint session of Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026. It directs both the House and Senate to convene together at Independence National Historical Park to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it solely schedules a ceremonial event honoring Philadelphia's historical role as the site where the Declaration was approved. This is a non-binding commemorative measure focused on marking a historical milestone.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 25, 2024 Last action Jun 25, 2024