Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 703
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-02T17:17:35Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week." It aims to highlight key elements of U.S. history, including the signing of the Constitution, core national values, and important figures and documents.
Key Provisions
- Whereas clauses:
- Notes the importance of the Constitution's signing on September 17, 1787, and links it to Constitution Day.
- Emphasizes values such as the rule of law, democracy, liberty, equality, and human rights.
- Highlights diversity through the national motto "E pluribus unum" (out of many, one).
- Recognizes historical figures like Thomas Paine, George Washington, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr., for founding or advancing the nation.
- References documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the "I Have a Dream" speech.
- Identifies flags such as the Betsy Ross flag, the current U.S. flag, and others as symbols of U.S. history.
- Resolved clauses:
- Supports the "Patriot Week" designation.
- Recognizes that understanding U.S. history and founding principles is essential for the nation's survival as a free society.
- Acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks by encouraging reflection on historical principles.
- States that each generation should renew the spirit of the U.S. based on its principles, figures, documents, and symbols.
- Encourages citizens, schools, educational institutions, and federal, state, and local governments to participate by honoring and studying U.S. history.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding House resolution and introduces no changes to existing law. It does not create new requirements, alter statutes, or modify any legal obligations.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Federal, state, and local agencies are encouraged (but not required) to recognize the week through events or education programs.
- On citizens: Individuals are prompted to reflect on U.S. history and values, particularly around the September 11 anniversary.
- On international relations: No direct impacts are outlined in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. citizens and the general public.
- Schools and other educational institutions.
- Federal, state, and local governments and their agencies.
- Organizations focused on history, civics, or patriotism.
Notable Implications
- The resolution ties "Patriot Week" to Constitution Day on September 17 and the September 11, 2001, attacks, promoting public education on founding principles without mandating actions.
- It carries no legal or constitutional enforcement power, as resolutions of this type are symbolic expressions of support rather than enforceable policy.
- Politically, it focuses on unity through shared history and symbols, with no noted conflicts or controversies within the text.
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Sponsor
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-09-11: Submitted in House
- 2025-09-11: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week". — issued 2025-09-11 — PDF (3 pages)