Bill · H.R. 2119· House(119-HR-2119)
St. Patrick’s Day Act
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the St. Patrick's Day Act, aims to change how federal holidays are handled. It proposes an amendment to title 5 of the United States Code. Specifically, the bill seeks to establish St. Patrick's Day as a Federal holiday. This change would involve inserting the holiday into the list following Washington's Birthday.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
A federal holiday provides a paid day off for many middle-class employees.
Would white Americans be better off under this?+1
Recognizing St. Patrick's Day provides cultural recognition for those of Irish heritage.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The holiday provides an additional paid day off for federal employees and unionized workers.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
A new holiday may require businesses to provide paid time off or deal with closed government services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Establishment of a new Federal holiday: The bill would add St. Patrick's Day to the list of federal holidays in Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code. This would officially recognize the day as a federal holiday.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Students+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Business Owners-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska