YourVoice.Now Summary
Congress would meet in Philadelphia for the nation's 250th birthday — its first trip out since 2002.
The details
Most people would see no change in daily life. Congress would meet in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026. The date marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Both chambers would gather at Independence National Historical Park. Congress has met outside the capital only twice since 1800. The last time was in New York in 2002. The Senate sent this to committee in June 2026, and the July date has passed.
Congressional Summary
This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress to be assembled at the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-06-24
- Date Added
- 2026-08-26
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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