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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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 911
Patriot Day Act
This bill establishes Patriot Day as a federal holiday.
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
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy 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
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