Bill · H.J.Res. 136· House(119-HJRES-136)
Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.
- Introduced
- 1/6/2026
- Last activity
- 1/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes amending title 36 of the United States Code. The amendment would direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day. This day would be observed on January 6. The resolution calls for state, local, and civil authorities to observe the day with specific activities. The aim is to recognize the transition of presidential power and the events of January 6, 2021.
Yes
Does this protect the right to vote?+3
The bill promotes the democratic transition of power through the establishment of Democracy Day.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill encourages the observation of democracy through public programs and educational activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Observance of Democracy Day: The bill directs the President to designate a day for the people and local governments to observe through programs and activities (SEC. 149). This provides a way for the country to recognize the importance of the democratic transition of power.
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Recognition of Law Enforcement: The text highlights the bravery of law enforcement officers who protected the democratic transition during the events of January 6, 2021 (Whereas clauses). An annual proclamation could serve to honor those who faced physical harm during that event.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia