CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

RepublicanBill · H.R. 154· House(119-HR-154)

Election Day Act

Rep. Fitzpatrick
Age: 53 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
1/3/2025
Last activity
1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 12
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Election Day Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to establish Election Day as a Federal holiday. It would insert Election Day into the list of holidays following Columbus Day. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Dingell.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+5

    Establishing Election Day as a federal holiday provides more time off for citizens to cast their ballots.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+4

    Workers under federal holiday protections gain a day of rest and more opportunity to vote.

  • Does this make elections run better?+4

    Designating Election Day as a federal holiday may increase voter participation by providing a day off from work.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.