HR 2034: United States of America; 250th anniversary; honoring the nation's enduring legacy of freedom, unity, and civic engagement; recognize

This House resolution marks July 4, 2026 as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, called the Semiquincentennial. It recalls earlier national milestone celebrations, including the Centennial in 1876, the Sesquicentennial in 1926, and the Bicentennial in 1976, and notes how those events brought communities together and encouraged preservation of historic sites. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply has the Georgia House of Representatives recognize and celebrate the anniversary and encourage Georgians to join in commemorative activities honoring the nation's history and promoting unity and civic engagement. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes July 4, 2026 as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, called the Semiquincentennial.
• Encourages Georgia citizens to participate in commemorative activities honoring the nation's history and promoting unity and civic engagement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties since it is a symbolic resolution rather than a change to Georgia law.

This resolution mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives itself and the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies. It also speaks broadly to all Georgia citizens by encouraging their participation in anniversary commemorations.

Because this is a symbolic resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement encouraging Georgians to take part in events marking the nation's 250th anniversary.

• Whereas clauses describe the historical background of the Semiquincentennial and past milestone anniversaries in 1876, 1926, and 1976.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary and encourage civic participation.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)Primary sponsor

• American history
• civic engagement
• 250th anniversary
• commemorative resolution