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SRES 789

A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

119th Congress Introduced by Angela Alsobrooks and 40 co-sponsors

The resolution designates June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month and expresses support for recognition, education, and reflection, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · SRES 789

Summary of Bill: SRES 789 (113th? 119th session noted) — A resolution recognizing June 2026 as "LGBTQ Pride Month"

Note: The bill is a resolution, not a statute, and its primary effect is ceremonial recognition rather than creating binding policy or funding.

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution seeks to formally recognize and designate the month of June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States.
  • It aims to acknowledge the contributions, history, and ongoing civil rights efforts of LGBTQ Americans and to celebrate achievements in equality, inclusion, and non-discrimination.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recognition: Official designation of June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month by the United States Senate.
  • Commemoration: Statements of support and call for nationwide observances, education, and reflection on LGBTQ rights progress and ongoing advocacy.
  • No regulatory or funding impact: As a resolution, it does not create new laws, funding streams, or regulatory requirements. It expresses the sense of the Senate rather than impose or authorize actions or mandates.

Who/what would be affected

  • The designation primarily affects:
    • Members of the LGBTQ community, LGBTQ advocates, and allies, by acknowledging and validating their experiences and contributions.
    • Government and civic institutions, which may participate in recognizing Pride Month through ceremonies, proclamations, or educational events.
    • The general public, by highlighting LGBTQ history and ongoing civil rights issues during June 2026.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The resolution was submitted in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on June 24, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: The resolution has a broad list of co-sponsors, including prominent Senators across the Democratic caucus, signaling cross-chamber support for formal recognition.
  • Status: As of the latest action, it remains a Senate resolution under consideration by the Judiciary Committee. No actions indicate passage or enactment into law.
  • Timing: The designation targets June 2026, aligning with the annual Pride Month observances.

Additional context

  • Typical impact of such resolutions includes public statements of support, opportunities for commemorative events, and encouragement of education about LGBTQ history and rights.
  • Given its ceremonial nature, it does not alter policy eligibility, grant programs, or regulatory authority.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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