John Moolenaar (R-MI)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week." The resolution highlights the significance of the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787. It emphasizes essential values such as the rule of law, democracy, and liberty. The text notes the importance of various historical figures and founding documents in advancing liberty. Additionally, it acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Finally, it encourages various institutions and levels of government to participate in honoring United States history.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill recognizes the contributions of several Black historical figures to the United States.
- Scored +1
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution encourages schools and educational institutions to participate in the study of United States history.
- Scored +1
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The resolution emphasizes values of liberty and the importance of studying historical founding documents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encourages historical study: The resolution encourages citizens, schools, educational institutions, and all levels of government to participate in honoring, celebrating, and promoting the study of United States history (Section 5).
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Promotes shared values: The text highlights that understanding the first principles and history of the United States is indispensable to the survival of the nation as a free people (Section 2).
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Provides recognition of historical figures: The resolution recognizes several individuals who founded or advanced the United States, such as George Washington and Martin Luther King, Jr. (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill recognizes the contributions of several Black historical figures to the United States. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution encourages schools and educational institutions to participate in the study of United States history.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution emphasizes values of liberty and the importance of studying historical founding documents.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution acknowledges historical figures who advanced civil rights, such as Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
- 9/11/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1526: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
- 119-SRES-387: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
- 119-SRES-849: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Patrick RyanDemocrat · New York