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US HJRes136
US HJRes136Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.
AI Summary
This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or will agreed upon by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, amends Title 36 of the United States Code to require the President to annually issue a proclamation establishing "Democracy Day." This day would be designated to encourage state and local governments, as well as the American people, to observe it with suitable programs and activities, and would urge educational institutions to participate as well. The resolution's preamble highlights the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as a significant event that threatened the democratic transition of presidential power, underscoring the fragility of democracy and the importance of vigilance, and proposes January 6th as an appropriate date for Democracy Day.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Jason Crow (D)*,
Wesley Bell (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Maggie Goodlander (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 01/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/136/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hjres136/BILLS-119hjres136ih.pdf |
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