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Presidential Legacy Act
3/13/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1371
Bill 119 HR 1371, also known as the "Presidents' Day Redesignation Act," aims to change the official name of the federal holiday currently known as "Washington's Birthday" to "Presidents' Day." The bill proposes that the third Monday in February, which is currently designated as a day to honor George Washington's birthday, should instead be a day to honor all past presidents of the United States.
The bill does not propose any changes to the date of the holiday or its status as a federal holiday. It simply seeks to update the name of the holiday to better reflect its purpose of honoring all presidents, rather than just one specific president.
In addition to the name change, the bill does not include any other provisions or changes to existing laws or regulations. It is a straightforward proposal to update the name of the holiday to better align with its intended purpose. Overall, the "Presidents' Day Redesignation Act" is a simple and non-controversial bill that seeks to modernize the name of a federal holiday to more accurately reflect its purpose of honoring all past presidents of the United States.
The bill does not propose any changes to the date of the holiday or its status as a federal holiday. It simply seeks to update the name of the holiday to better reflect its purpose of honoring all presidents, rather than just one specific president.
In addition to the name change, the bill does not include any other provisions or changes to existing laws or regulations. It is a straightforward proposal to update the name of the holiday to better align with its intended purpose. Overall, the "Presidents' Day Redesignation Act" is a simple and non-controversial bill that seeks to modernize the name of a federal holiday to more accurately reflect its purpose of honoring all past presidents of the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 1371
Presidential Legacy Act
This bill redesignates the federal holiday of Washington's Birthday as Presidents' Day.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1371
Bill HR 1371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1371 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1371's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1371
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1371
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1371
To redesignate the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day, and for other purposes.
To redesignate the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1371
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