St. Patrick’s Day Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-28T14:23:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2119 St. Patrick’s Day Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 2:23 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2119

Bill 119 HR 2119, also known as the St. Patrick's Day Federal Holiday Act, aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to designate St. Patrick's Day as a Federal holiday. This bill would establish March 17th as a day off for Federal employees, allowing them to celebrate the cultural and religious significance of St. Patrick's Day.

The bill does not specify any additional provisions or requirements for how the holiday should be observed, leaving it up to individual agencies and employees to determine how they will celebrate. The bill does not mandate any specific activities or events to be held on St. Patrick's Day, but rather recognizes the importance of the holiday to many Americans.

Supporters of the bill argue that designating St. Patrick's Day as a Federal holiday would promote inclusivity and celebrate the contributions of Irish Americans to the United States. Critics, however, may argue that adding another Federal holiday could disrupt government operations and increase costs. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2119 seeks to recognize and honor the cultural significance of St. Patrick's Day by establishing it as a Federal holiday for all Federal employees.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2119

Bill HR 2119 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2119 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2119's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of March 14, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2119

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish St. Patrick's Day as a Federal holiday.

Comments

Veronica Blackwell

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11 months ago

I am pleased to see that this bill has been passed. It is important to recognize the cultural significance of St. Patrick's Day and to celebrate it as a national holiday. This will not only bring people together in a spirit of unity and celebration, but it will also provide a much-needed break for many hardworking Americans. I believe that this bill is a step in the right direction towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in our country.