IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 729 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2025 Mr. Aderholt (for himself, Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Feenstra , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Thanedar , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Strong , Mr. Bishop , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. McDowell , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. McGuire , Mr. Rulli , Ms. Elfreth , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. McClellan , Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Hunt , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mr. Mills , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Jack , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Taylor , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Ms. King-Hinds , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Schmidt , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Kennedy of New York , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Figures , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mrs. Bice , Mr. Guest , and Mr. Costa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2025, 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; 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, is celebrating 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; 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, 2025, is designated as Constitution Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports Constitution Day ; and (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.