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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 376

Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2025, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

National Day of Reason

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It is waiting for the committee to review it before it can move forward. There are no upcoming votes or meetings scheduled for this bill at this time.

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This is a partisan resolution that is often introduced but rarely passes the full House because it is seen as a secular alternative to the National Day of Prayer.

Key Points

  • This resolution asks the House of Representatives to recognize May 4, 2025, as a National Day of Reason. It encourages people to use logic, facts, and science to solve problems in society.
  • The proposal highlights how reason helps protect the rule of law and the separation of church and state. It also suggests that using facts is the best way to fight against misinformation and climate change.
  • The resolution quotes founding fathers like Madison and Paine to show that the country was built on the idea of using knowledge to protect liberty.
  • This is a ceremonial resolution, meaning it does not create new laws or spend any money. It is a way for members of Congress to state their values and encourage the public to celebrate critical thinking.

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Milestones

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May 1, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

May 1, 2025

Submitted in House

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Related Bills

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H.Res. 1266Related bill

Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

May 7 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2025, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill NumberHRES 376
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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D: 7

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