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Joint Congressional Session in Philadelphia for Declaration of Independence Semiquincentennial

This resolution provides for a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026. The purpose is to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For citizens, this signifies a symbolic commemoration of a pivotal historical event, without directly impacting their daily rights or obligations.
Key points
U.S. Congress to convene in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026.
Session commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The event is symbolic and historical in nature.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HCONRES_115
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Process start date: 2024-06-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_115.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. Congress to convene in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026.
  • Session commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  • The event is symbolic and historical in nature.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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