Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as Patriot Week.
Summary
House Resolution 703 expresses support for designating the week of September 11-17, 2025, as "Patriot Week." The resolution aims to honor the first principles, founders, documents, and symbols of United States history. It encourages citizens, schools, and governments to participate in Patriot Week by promoting the study of U.S. history.
Expected Effects
If passed, the resolution would raise awareness about U.S. history and founding principles. It could lead to increased educational activities and community events focused on American heritage. However, the resolution itself does not create any legally binding requirements or allocate funding.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of U.S. history and founding principles.
- Promotion of civic education and engagement.
- Potential for community-building events and activities.
- Reinforcement of shared values and national identity.
- Opportunity to honor victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for partisan interpretations of U.S. history.
- Risk of excluding diverse perspectives and narratives.
- Limited practical impact without dedicated funding or resources.
- May be perceived as symbolic gesture without tangible benefits.
- Possible oversimplification of complex historical events.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general principles of promoting civic education and understanding the nation's history, which can be seen as indirectly supporting the values enshrined in the Constitution. While the Constitution does not explicitly mandate the celebration of historical events, the emphasis on understanding the rule of law, democracy, liberty, equality, and unalienable human rights echoes the spirit of the Constitution's preamble and subsequent amendments. The resolution does not violate any specific constitutional provision.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).