Bill · H.Res. 1350· House(119-HRES-1350)

Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".

Age: 71 years

Texas

Introduced: 6/9/2026
Last activity: 6/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Pete Sessions
Cosponsors: - 3 - 6

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for celebrating a National Day of Honor and Respect'' together with Constitution Day and Citizenship Day''. It highlights the history of immigrants coming to the United States and mentions past national movements like the Abolitionist Movement and Civil Rights Movement. The text notes that Congress designated September 17 as ``Constitution Day and Citizenship Day'' in 1952. It also points out that July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to support this new day of honor, honor immigrant contributions, encourage positive citizen interactions, commit to reducing hate and discrimination, and affirm civic education.

Yes· 3 of 18

Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
Explicitly honors the contributions of immigrants and celebrates diversity.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
The resolution references key civil rights milestones and expresses a commitment to reducing racism.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
Honoring immigrant contributions and reducing xenophobia benefits Hispanic and other immigrant communities.