Bill · H.Res. 729· House(119-HRES-729)

Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day".

Age: 61 years

Alabama

Introduced: 9/17/2025
Last activity: 9/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Robert Aderholt
Cosponsors: - 31 - 19

Government Operations and Politics

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 and honors September 17, 2025, as Constitution Day. It notes that the Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, and mentions the upcoming semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States in 2026. The text highlights the historical importance of the Constitution in establishing freedom, justice, and the general welfare. Furthermore, it states that the House of Representatives strives to preserve the values and rights bestowed by the Constitution. Finally, the resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.