The bill, H. 3708, is a resolution from the South Carolina House of Representatives that announces the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which will take place on July 4, 2026. The resolution highlights the significance of this historic event, describing it as the establishment of the "greatest experiment of liberty in the world," which has endured for two and a half centuries. It acknowledges the role of key figures in the drafting and adoption of the Declaration, including Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and notes the involvement of South Carolina signers.
Furthermore, the resolution encourages communities, towns, cities, businesses, and citizens within South Carolina to begin preparations and allocate funds for celebratory activities to honor this momentous occasion. The House of Representatives formally expresses its recognition of the importance of this anniversary and the need for collective efforts to commemorate it.