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US HRes729
US HRes729Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day".
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Introduced
09/17/2025
09/17/2025
In Committee
09/17/2025
09/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day".
AI Summary
This resolution formally recognizes September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day" and celebrates the historical significance of the United States Constitution. The resolution highlights that the Constitution was originally signed on September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates from 12 states and subsequently ratified by all 13 original states. It emphasizes the Constitution's fundamental purpose of creating a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic peace, providing for national defense, promoting general welfare, and securing liberty. The resolution notes that the United States is approaching its semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary in 2026 and underscores the Constitution's unique role in providing a governmental structure that has influenced human rights and democratic principles globally. By formally supporting Constitution Day, the House of Representatives calls upon all Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, encouraging citizens to reflect on the document's values, rights, and profound importance to the nation's democratic foundation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (51)
Robert Aderholt (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Don Davis (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Shomari Figures (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Michael Guest (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Brian Jack (R),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Kim King (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Cory Mills (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Mike Rogers (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
María Salazar (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Dale Strong (R),
David Taylor (R),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 09/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/729/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres729/BILLS-119hres729ih.pdf |
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