H.R. 911 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Feb 4, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryEstablishes Patriot Day as federal holiday
This bill would create a new federal holiday called Patriot Day. Federal holidays are days when federal government offices close and federal employees get the day off with pay.
How it affects you
If you work for the federal government, you would get a paid day off on Patriot Day. For most other Americans, this change would be mainly ceremonial—it would mark an official day for the nation to observe and reflect, but wouldn't directly change your daily life unless your workplace also chooses to recognize it.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 4, 2025)
Patriot Day Act
This bill establishes Patriot Day as a federal holiday.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 911
A BILL
Patriot Day Act
Sponsor: Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 4, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”