Bill · H.R. 2169· House(119-HR-2169)
Proper Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day Act
- Introduced
- 3/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Barrett
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Proper Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day Act," seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to ensure that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on a different day than Inauguration Day. It specifically addresses instances where Inauguration Day falls on the legal public holiday for the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. In such cases, the bill moves the observed date for the birthday to the Tuesday following the third Monday in January.
Yes
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
Provides a more dedicated observation of a holiday honoring African American history.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
Ensures the proper observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a distinct holiday.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Ensures a separate observation for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: By changing the date, the bill prevents the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. from being observed on the same day as Inauguration Day (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York