The resolution urges Congress to hold a joint session at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026, to commemorate the semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the Declaration of Independence. This event is significant as Independence Hall is the historic site where the Declaration was approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, marking the official severance of the 13 colonies from British rule. The resolution highlights New Jersey's crucial role in the American Revolution, noting its strategic location and the numerous military engagements that took place within the state during the conflict.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing this milestone in American history and calls for the two Houses of Congress to gather at Independence National Historical Park for this occasion. It also outlines the historical context of the Declaration's first public reading, which occurred in Philadelphia, Easton, and Trenton shortly after its adoption. The resolution will be transmitted to key congressional leaders and members from New Jersey to advocate for the approval of House Congressional Resolution 115, which proposes the joint session.