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Introduced
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
In Committee
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
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 legal public holiday, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Election Day Holiday Act of 2024, proposes to amend federal law to establish Election Day as a legal public holiday. Specifically, it would add "Election Day" to the list of legal public holidays in the United States, which currently includes holidays like Columbus Day. This would provide federal employees and potentially other workers with a day off on Election Day, potentially making it easier for them to participate in the electoral process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Anna Eshoo (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Cori Bush (D),
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (on 02/13/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7329/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7329/BILLS-118hr7329ih.pdf |
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