Supporting a national and international celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's birth, to be held throughout the year 2026, focused on the Greater Philadelphia Region in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of Delaware, and the State of New Jersey.

House Resolution 986 expresses official congressional support for a year-long national and international celebration in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The resolution designates the Greater Philadelphia Region—encompassing parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey—as the primary host for these commemorative events. For citizens, this measure serves as a formal recognition of the region's historical significance, intended to encourage tourism, educational programming, and community events centered on the nation’s semiquincentennial.