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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1456 

Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2024, as ‘‘Constitution 

Day’’. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 

Mr. ADERHOLT (for himself, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. 

EVANS, Mr. LATTA, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. MOULTON, 

Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. ELLZEY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. 

KEAN of New Jersey, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. 

LAWLER, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina, 

Mr. GUEST, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. 

ROUZER, Mr. DELUZIO, Mr. BACON, Ms. BARRAGA ́N, Mrs. CAMMACK, 

Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. THANEDAR, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, 

Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. BICE, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. 

MOOLENAAR, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. CAREY, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. THOMPSON of 

Pennsylvania, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. BABIN, Mr. D’ESPOSITO, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. STRONG, and Mr. LOUDERMILK) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2024, 

as ‘‘Constitution Day’’. 

Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on 

September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates from 12 States; 

Whereas the Constitution was subsequently ratified by each 

of the original 13 States; 


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Whereas the Constitution was drafted in order to form a 

more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic 

tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the 

general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for the 

citizens of the United States; 

Whereas the United States, made a more perfect Union 

through the signing of the Constitution, will celebrate its 

semiquincentennial anniversary in 2026; 

Whereas the Constitution has provided the means and structure for this Nation and its citizens that is unparalleled 

by any other country; 

Whereas the Constitution’s contributions to the welfare of the 

human race reach far beyond the borders of the United 

States; 

Whereas the House of Representatives continues to strive to 

preserve and strengthen the values and rights bestowed 

by the Constitution upon the United States and its citizens; 

Whereas the Constitution is recognized by many to be the 

most significant and important document in history for 

establishing freedom and justice through democracy; 

Whereas the Constitution deserves the recognition, respect, 

and reverence of all people in the United States; 

Whereas every person in the United States should celebrate 

the freedom and responsibilities of the Constitution; 

Whereas the preservation of such values and rights in the 

hearts and minds of United States citizens would be advanced by official recognition of the signing of the Constitution; 


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Whereas, as the 250th anniversary of the Nation approaches, 

the people of the United States should reflect upon the 

words and meaning of the Constitution; and 

Whereas September 17, 2024, is designated as ‘‘Constitution 

Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports ‘‘Constitution Day’’; and 

3 (2) calls upon the people of the United States 

4 to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 

5 activities. 

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