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Introduced
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
In Committee
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Election Day as a Federal holiday.
AI Summary
This bill, the Election Day Act, proposes to amend federal law to establish Election Day as a new federal holiday. Specifically, it would add "Election Day" to the list of federal holidays under Section 6103(a) of Title 5 of the United States Code. This would provide federal employees and potentially other workers with a paid day off on Election Day, which is typically held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Joe Courtney (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Victoria Spartz (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (on 11/07/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6267/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6267/BILLS-118hr6267ih.pdf |
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