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Presidential Legacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-1371| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2025
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
David P. Joyce (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Presidential Legacy Act proposes to officially rename the federal holiday observed on the third Monday in February from Washington's Birthday to Presidents' Day . This legislation directly amends Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, to implement this change in the federal holiday schedule. Beyond the primary amendment, the bill ensures comprehensive adoption of the new name by stipulating that any existing reference to "Washington's Birthday" in federal laws, rules, regulations, or official papers will be deemed a reference to "Presidents' Day." It also includes specific conforming amendments to update the holiday's name in other relevant sections of the U.S. Code, such as title 4 and the Federal Contested Election Act. The overall intent is to standardize the holiday's designation across all federal contexts.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Commemorative events and holidays

Presidential Legacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-1371| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2025
The Presidential Legacy Act proposes to officially rename the federal holiday observed on the third Monday in February from Washington's Birthday to Presidents' Day . This legislation directly amends Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, to implement this change in the federal holiday schedule. Beyond the primary amendment, the bill ensures comprehensive adoption of the new name by stipulating that any existing reference to "Washington's Birthday" in federal laws, rules, regulations, or official papers will be deemed a reference to "Presidents' Day." It also includes specific conforming amendments to update the holiday's name in other relevant sections of the U.S. Code, such as title 4 and the Federal Contested Election Act. The overall intent is to standardize the holiday's designation across all federal contexts.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
David P. Joyce (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidays