DelawareDelaware lawmakers would mark America's 250th if House agrees
If the House agrees, Delaware lawmakers would mark America's 250th birthday and encourage people to reflect on freedom, teach civic values, and serve their communities.
What it does
If the House agrees, Delaware's Senate and House would jointly mark America's 250th birthday. The resolution recalls national achievements and past hardships.
If the House agrees, lawmakers would encourage people to reflect on freedom and help their communities. They would urge Delawareans to teach younger people civic values.
Argument forIf adopted, its call to serve and teach civic values could encourage neighbors to help their communities and guide younger Delawareans.
Argument againstIf adopted, the resolution may have little effect on communities because it encourages people to act but requires no action.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House would jointly celebrate the country's resilience and achievements. This would be a statement by Delaware's Senate and House. The House must agree before both chambers can make this joint statement. The resolution looks ahead to the country's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
Lawmakers would encourage people to reflect on freedom, help their communities, and teach younger people civic values. The call to reflect addresses all citizens; the call to teach younger people addresses Delawareans. The House must agree for these requests to become a joint statement. The requests are voluntary. The requests are tied to the July 4, 2026 anniversary.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 17Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
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