Bills · HJRES 136
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 136Government Operations and Politics
Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to establish a specific annual day for the nation to reflect on and celebrate the principles of American democracy, explicitly linking it to a recent historical event: the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. If it becomes law, it would create a formal, recurring opportunity for civic education and national remembrance, emphasizing the importance of peaceful transitions of power and vigilance in maintaining democracy.
Without this bill, there would be no official, annually mandated "Democracy Day" with the specific presidential directive for observance. Voters might care if they believe a national focus on democratic values and historical events is important, or if they have concerns about the selection of the specific date and its potential implications.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a day as "Democracy Day."
This officially establishes a national day focused on American democracy, ensuring annual recognition and reflection.
PROVISION 02
Suggests January 6 as an appropriate day for "Democracy Day," referencing the 2021 Capitol attack and the peaceful transfer of power.
This provision ties the observance to specific historical events, providing context and a reason for the day's establishment.
PROVISION 03
Calls on state and local governments and urges civil and educational authorities to observe Democracy Day with appropriate programs and activities.
This encourages widespread participation and civic education across the country, beyond just a federal declaration.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 6
Introduced in House
JAN 6
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 136
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 6, 2026
Last actionJan 6, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2026
House Joint Res.HJRES 136Government Operations and Politics
Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.
INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 6, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
16
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