# 119-sconres-35: 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.

119-sconres-35, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-08-27).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-35
- As of: 2026-08-27
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sconres-35
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-27

## Summary

**Joint session in Philadelphia to mark the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.** The resolution directs the two Houses of Congress to assemble in a joint session at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 2, 2026, for a formal commemoration. The text opens with an extended historical preamble about Philadelphia's founding role and symbols like the Liberty Bell. The measure is ceremonial and contains only the assembly directive.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act

## Sources
- [119-sconres-35 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/35)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-35 (as of 2026-08-27).