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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.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-27
Introduced
28
Cosponsors
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Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
Democrat · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.8% (530 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-02-27

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Congress would hold a special joint session meeting in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This would bring together members of the House and Senate for a ceremonial event marking this major milestone in American history. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee.

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