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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 703

Patriot Week: Support for National Recognition

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".

This resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This is a symbolic resolution that does not change any laws. While it is not controversial, many of these proposals never make it to a full vote because they are not high priorities.

Key Points

  • This resolution asks the House of Representatives to support naming the week of September 11 through September 17 as Patriot Week. It aims to remind people of the basic values that make the country work, like the rule of law and equal rights for everyone.
  • The week starts on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks and ends on Constitution Day. It encourages schools, governments, and regular citizens to spend time learning about the people and documents that shaped the United States.
  • The proposal highlights many famous Americans, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King, Jr. It also points to important papers like the Declaration of Independence and the I Have a Dream speech.
  • By celebrating this week, the resolution hopes to help every generation understand the history and symbols of the nation. It suggests that knowing these basic principles is necessary for the country to stay free.

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Milestones

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Sep 11, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sep 11, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".

Bill NumberHRES 703
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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