Gary Peters (D-MI)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690)
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
- 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, 2026, as Patriot Week. It highlights the importance of the United States Constitution, foundational values, historical figures, and significant documents. The text recognizes that understanding the nation's history and first principles is indispensable for a free people. It acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks in reverence while encouraging citizens to honor the country's history. Finally, it encourages schools, educational institutions, and governments at all levels to participate by promoting the study of United States history.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
Encourages educational institutions to promote the study of U.S. history.
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
Encourages the study of history in schools for younger generations.
- Scored +1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Promotes historical education and national identity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The Senate supports designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as Patriot Week under Resolved (1), which encourages citizens and educational institutions to study and celebrate United States history.
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Under Resolved (3), the text acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks with great reverence and encourages citizens to take time to honor the first principles, founders, documents, and symbols of their history.
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The resolution encourages schools, educational institutions, and government agencies to participate in Patriot Week by promoting the study of United States history so that all people may offer due reverence to the free republic, as outlined in Resolved (5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 students be better off under this? — Encourages educational institutions to promote the study of U.S. history. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Acknowledges the contributions of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Would children be better off under this? — Encourages the study of history in schools for younger generations. Would women be better off under this? — Recognizes Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Promotes historical education and national identity.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Acknowledges women's suffrage and figures such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Recognizes the contributions of civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr.
- 9/14/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690)
- 8/8/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4571)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
6 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-387: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
- 117-HRES-640 (not yet synced)
- 117-SRES-366 (not yet synced)
- 117-SRES-760 (not yet synced)
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana