United StatesHouse would support celebrating a National Day of Honor and Respect
The resolution would express the House’s support for a September 17 celebration recognizing Americans’ diverse backgrounds and encouraging civic education and public service.
What it does
The House would support celebrating a National Day of Honor and Respect alongside Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. It would honor immigrants and Americans of diverse backgrounds and encourage civic education and public service.
Argument forRecognizing immigrants and encouraging shared celebrations could help communities bring people of different backgrounds together through civic activities and public service.
Argument againstThe symbolic commitments could fall short for people facing discrimination because they require no specific action to address it.
More detail
The House would express support for the celebration and affirm shared civic values. The statements recognize immigrants and Americans of diverse backgrounds, oppose hate and discrimination, and encourage positive interactions among citizens. These statements would express the House’s views without requiring people or communities to hold celebrations or take other action. The proposed celebration would accompany Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, observed on September 17.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 9Submitted in HouseLatest
- Jun 9Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
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