H. J. RES. 136
January 6, 2026
Mr. Crow (for himself, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Goodlander, Mr. Bell, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Costa, Mrs. Torres of California, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Gottheimer, Ms. Stevens, and Ms. Titus) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
JOINT RESOLUTION
Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.
“SEC. 149. Democracy Day.
“The President shall issue each year a proclamation—
“(1) designating a day as Democracy Day;
“(2) calling on State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Democracy Day with appropriate programs and activities; and
“(3) urging civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns to observe Democracy Day through appropriate programs and activities.”.