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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1371
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 14, 2025Ms. Budzinski (for herself and Mr. Joyce of Ohio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
A BILL
To redesignate the third Monday in February as Presidents’ Day, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Presidential Legacy Act.
2.
Redesignate the third Monday in February as Presidents’ Day
Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking Washington’s Birthday and inserting Presidents’ Day.
3.
Term Washington’s Birthday replaced
(a)
In general
Except as provided in subsection (b), any reference to Washington’s Birthday in any law, rule, regulation, or other official paper in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to Presidents’ Day.
(b)
Conforming amendments
(1)
Title 4
Section 6(d) of title 4, United States Code, is amended by striking Washington’s Birthday and inserting Presidents’ Day.
(2)
Federal Contested Election Act
Section 15(a) of the Federal Contested Election Act (2 U.S.C. 394(a)) is amended by striking Washington’s Birthday and inserting Presidents’ Day.