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.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 796
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Immigration
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3219)
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-07T21:31:00Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity, with particular emphasis on immigrant communities, asylum seekers, and refugees.
Key Provisions
- Supports expansion of programs addressing barriers such as limited English proficiency, employment challenges, and restricted access to services, including language access, workforce assistance, legal support, and naturalization services.
- Encourages partnerships among federal, state, and local governments with community-based organizations, nonprofits, faith institutions, educational institutions, advocacy groups, and labor and business partners to deliver culturally responsive integration services.
- Urges increased investments by federal, state, and local governments in initiatives promoting opportunity, community strength, equity, and inclusion.
- Calls for a renewed national commitment to an inclusive and united future for all residents regardless of immigration status.
- Celebrates the social, cultural, economic, and civic contributions of immigrant communities.
- Recognizes the role of global solidarity in upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and advancing dignity and justice across borders.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
As a non-binding Senate resolution, this measure introduces no amendments or changes to existing statutes or regulations.
Potential Impacts
- May shape policy discussions and funding priorities related to immigrant services, health care, education, and legal support at multiple government levels.
- Encourages collaboration between government entities and nonprofit organizations to improve access to essential services.
- Symbolically influences national discourse on inclusion and equity, with possible effects on international perceptions through references to human rights commitments.
- Could affect government agencies by prompting reviews of programs serving immigrant populations.
Main Stakeholders
- Immigrant communities, asylum seekers, and refugees in the United States.
- The Senate and broader Congress.
- Federal, state, and local government agencies responsible for services and policy.
- Community-based organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, advocacy groups, faith institutions, and business partners.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- References the Declaration of Independence principles of equality and unalienable rights, along with constitutional protections, while noting instances where these ideals have not been fully realized.
- Highlights the responsibility of Congress to address systems that may deny dignity or justice.
- Includes a reference to challenges from the current Administration, framing the resolution as a reaffirmation of Senate commitments.
- Links domestic policy to international standards via the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, potentially carrying implications for U.S. foreign policy alignment on human rights issues.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (9)
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3219)
- 2026-06-24: Submitted in Senate
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2026-06-24 — PDF (4 pages)