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Designating Patriot Week: Encouraging Study of US History and Founding Principles.

The US Senate supports designating September 11–17, 2024, as Patriot Week to encourage citizens to reflect on the nation's history, founders, and core values like liberty and democracy. This symbolic resolution calls upon schools and institutions to promote historical knowledge and honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. The resolution introduces no new legal or financial obligations, focusing instead on civic education and remembrance.
Key points
Encourages citizens and educational institutions to actively study US history and foundational documents (like the Constitution) to strengthen civic awareness.
Symbolically honors the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks and emphasizes the importance of national unity and core principles of freedom.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_810
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as "Patriot Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_810.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Encourages citizens and educational institutions to actively study US history and foundational documents (like the Constitution) to strengthen civic awareness.
  • Symbolically honors the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks and emphasizes the importance of national unity and core principles of freedom.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6003; text: CR S5983)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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