The bill, H. 3708, is a House Resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which took place on July 4, 1776. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the Declaration, noting the involvement of key figures such as Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, and emphasizes the importance of this event as a foundational moment in the establishment of liberty in the United States.

The resolution calls upon communities, towns, cities, businesses, and citizens in South Carolina to prepare and allocate funds for celebratory activities to honor this significant milestone, which will occur on July 4, 2026. It serves as a formal announcement by the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to recognize and promote awareness of this historic semiquincentennial event.