Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
H. Res. 703 is a non-binding House Resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It expresses support for designating September 11 through September 17, 2025 as “Patriot Week.” The resolution ties the observance to core American principles—rule of law, democracy, liberty, equality, unalienable rights, and national unity symbolized by “E pluribus unum.” It references Constitution Day (September 17) and a roster of historical figures, documents, and symbols as part of the country’s founding and ongoing history. The measure also acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and calls on citizens, schools, and government at all levels to participate in Patriot Week by honoring and studying the history of the United States, with the aim of renewing the nation’s spirit across generations. As a resolution, it expresses support and encouragement rather than creating new laws or mandating specific actions.
Key Points
- 1Designation of Patriot Week for September 11–17, 2025.
- 2Emphasis on understanding U.S. history and the first principles underlying the nation’s founding documents and symbols (e.g., Constitution, Declaration of Independence, flags).
- 3Recognition of the importance of the rule of law, social compact, democracy, liberty, equality, and unalienable rights as foundational values.
- 4Acknowledgment of the victims of September 11, 2001 and the idea that citizens should honor foundational principles, founders, documents, and symbols.
- 5Encouragement for participation by citizens, schools and other educational institutions, and federal, state, and local governments and their agencies in Patriot Week activities and study of U.S. history.