Bill > HR1371

This bill seeks to redesignate the third Monday in February, currently known as Washington's Birthday, as Presidents' Day across federal documentation and legal references. Specifically, the bill amends Section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code to replace "Washington's Birthday" with "Presidents' Day" as the official name of the holiday. The legislation also mandates that any existing references to "Washington's Birthday" in laws, rules, regulations, or official papers be automatically interpreted as "Presidents' Day" upon the act's enactment. Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to other specific legal texts, such as Title 4 of the United States Code and the Federal Contested Election Act, to ensure consistent terminology. The bill, officially titled the "Presidential Legacy Act," aims to broaden the holiday's recognition from solely honoring George Washington to celebrating the contributions of all U.S. presidents.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1371/all-info