HJRES136Referred to Committee

Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-06
Introduced
16
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HJRES
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Jason Crow
Jason Crow
Democrat · CO · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (605 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-01-06

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The President would be required to issue a proclamation each year officially recognizing Democracy Day as a national observance. This would establish an annual day for Americans to reflect on and celebrate democratic principles and institutions. The measure affects all Americans by creating a formal government recognition of democracy, though it does not create a federal holiday or mandate any specific activities.

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Government Operations and Politics
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