A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026 , as "Patriot Week." The designation aims to encourage citizens, schools, and all levels of government to honor, celebrate, and promote the study of the history of the United States, ensuring reverence for the free republic. The Senate recognizes that understanding the nation's history and its first principles is crucial for its survival as a free people. It acknowledges the significance of events leading to the Constitution's signing on September 17, 1787, and the essential values upon which the United States flourishes, such as the rule of law, democracy, liberty, and equality. Furthermore, the resolution calls for honoring exceptional individuals who advanced the United States, significant historical documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and various national symbols. It also acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, emphasizing that each generation should renew the spirit of the United States based on these foundational elements.