# 119-sres-796: A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.

119-sres-796, A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-796
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**A renewed commitment to immigrant inclusion and opportunity** is the core aim of this Senate resolution, framing the Nation's 250th anniversary as a moment to push U.S. policy toward dignity, equity, and fuller participation for immigrant communities. - Immigrant families and individuals: Would support efforts to expand access to health care, legal help, social services, housing, food security, education, language access, workforce assistance, and naturalization services to reduce barriers to everyday life. - Asylum seekers and refugees: Would call out barriers such as limited English proficiency, employment obstacles, and restricted access to essential services and urge systemic change and leadership to protect rights and humane migration pathways. - Community groups and partners: Would encourage collaboration with local community-based organizations, nonprofits, faith institutions, schools, advocates, labor, and businesses to deliver culturally responsive integration programs. - Governments and public investment: Would urge Federal, State, and local governments to increase investments in initiatives that advance opportunity, strengthen communities, and uphold equity and inclusion. - National identity and solidarity: Would celebrate immigrants' social, cultural, economic, and civic contributions and stress global solidarity in defending human rights and dignity.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-796 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/796)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-796 (as of 2026-08-11).