Patriot Day Act

3/5/2025, 10:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 911

Bill 119 HR 911, also known as the Patriot Day Federal Holiday Act, aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to designate Patriot Day as a Federal holiday. Patriot Day is currently observed on September 11th each year to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

If passed, this bill would officially recognize Patriot Day as a Federal holiday, allowing for federal employees to have the day off to commemorate and reflect on the tragic events of 9/11. This holiday would serve as a way to honor the victims, first responders, and all those affected by the attacks, while also promoting unity and patriotism among Americans.

The bill does not specify any additional provisions or requirements for how Patriot Day should be observed, leaving it up to individual states and communities to decide how to commemorate the day. Overall, the Patriot Day Federal Holiday Act seeks to establish a day of remembrance and reflection for the American people, honoring the sacrifices made on September 11th, 2001.

Current Status of Bill HR 911

Bill HR 911 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 911 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 911's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 911

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 911

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 911

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Patriot Day as a Federal holiday.To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Patriot Day as a Federal holiday.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 911

Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania(Republican)
Thomas R. Suozzi
Thomas R. Suozzi
New York(Democrat)
Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney
New York(Republican)
Nicole Malliotakis
Nicole Malliotakis
New York(Republican)
Nellie Pou
Nellie Pou
New Jersey(Independent)
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
New Jersey(Republican)

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