A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to make "Patriots' Day" a Federal holiday.
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Overview
This resolution urges the United States Congress to designate "Patriots' Day" as a federal holiday. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Patriots’ Day, commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which marked the beginning of the American Revolution. Several states already recognize Patriots’ Day as a state holiday, and this resolution seeks to extend that recognition nationally.
Key provisions
- Urges the United States Congress to make Patriots’ Day a federal holiday.
- References the Battles of Lexington and Concord as the historical basis for the resolution.
- Acknowledges that several states currently observe Patriots’ Day as a state holiday.
- Calls upon the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to support the resolution.
- Requests the Pennsylvania Senate to support the resolution.
- Directs the resolution to be sent to the presiding officers of Congress and all members of Congress from Pennsylvania.
Who is affected
- The United States Congress
- American citizens
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- States that currently observe Patriots' Day (Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut)
Notable changes
- Currently, Patriots’ Day is not a federal holiday.
- This resolution proposes establishing it as a national holiday.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Harkins
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
Melissa Cerrato
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