Bill · H.R. 2951· House(119-HR-2951)
Easter Monday Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Riley Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Easter Monday Act of 2025," aims to change how federal holidays are handled. It proposes to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The specific goal is to designate Easter Monday as a legal public holiday. This change would insert "Easter Monday" into the list of holidays following Washington's Birthday.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+2
A new holiday provides additional paid time off for the working-age population.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The holiday provides additional rest and leisure time for retirees.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
The designation provides an extra day of rest and potentially paid time off for middle-class workers.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
A new public holiday may increase labor costs or reduce operational days for businesses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Designation of Easter Monday as a legal public holiday: This provision would add a new recognized holiday to the federal calendar (Section 2).
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 Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Business Owners-2
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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