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.

This is a Senate resolution that designates June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth National Independence Day.” The measure is largely symbolic and commemorative: it recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when Union troops announced the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas, and the broader emancipation story for enslaved people in the Southwestern United States—and it encourages nationwide observance and education about the experiences that shaped the United States. It emphasizes that Juneteenth began as a Texas holiday and has grown into a national observance that honors African American freedom and culture. The resolution also notes that slavery’s abolition was formalized with the 13th Amendment and frames Juneteenth as part of American history and heritage. There are no new legal obligations, funding directives, or penalties attached; it is a formal expression of recognition and support for public learning and remembrance.