HR 911
Patriot Day Act
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Bill overview
This bill designates Patriot Day as a federal holiday in the United States. It does this by amending the existing code to officially recognize Patriot Day. The bill aims to honor the victims of the September 11th attacks and the ongoing sacrifices of first responders and military personnel. It establishes a day for remembrance and reflection.
Key provisions
- Designates Patriot Day as a federal holiday.
- Amends Title 5, United States Code.
- Adds ‘Patriot Day’ to the list of federal holidays.
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- The general public
- First responders
- Military personnel
- Families of September 11th victims
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 911
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Patriot Day as a Federal holiday.
This Act may be cited as the Patriot Day Act
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Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to Labor Day the following: