Gary Peters (D-MI)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week." The measure highlights the significance of the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787. It emphasizes essential values such as the rule of law, democracy, liberty, equality, and unalienable human rights. The resolution also lists various historical figures and documents that have advanced liberty in the United States. Finally, it encourages various institutions and levels of government to participate in the week.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill honors historical African American leaders such as Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass.
- Scored +1
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the contributions of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to the advancement of liberty.
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution encourages government agencies to participate in and recognize the historical week.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouragement of Historical Study: The resolution encourages citizens, schools, educational institutions, and various levels of government to recognize and participate in Patriot Week by honoring and promoting the study of United States history (Section 5).
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Recognition of Shared Values: The text notes that understanding the history and first principles of the United States is indispensable to the survival of the country as a free people (Section 2).
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Honoring Historical Figures and Documents: The bill provides a framework to honor and celebrate the individuals and documents that founded or advanced the United States (Section 4, Section 5).
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Respect for Victims: The resolution acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks through a call for citizens to take time to honor the nation's first principles, documents, and symbols (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 honors historical African American leaders such as Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the contributions of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to the advancement of liberty.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution encourages government agencies to participate in and recognize the historical week.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights historical figures like Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass who advanced racial equality.
- 9/15/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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-703: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
- 119-HRES-1526: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, 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 KennedyRepublican · Louisiana