The Rosa Parks Day Act would add Rosa Parks Day as a new federal public holiday by amending 5 U.S.C. 6103. If enacted, federal offices would typically close and federal employees would receive holiday pay on Rosa Parks Day, similar to other established federal holidays. The bill does not specify a fixed calendar date for Rosa Parks Day within the text provided; rather, it would be treated like other federal holidays under existing scheduling rules, with the holiday name inserted into the official list (placed after Thanksgiving Day in the statute). The purpose is to honor Rosa Parks and recognize her role in the civil rights movement. The bill is currently introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It does not detail any additional provisions beyond establishing the holiday, though it leaves open the possibility of “other purposes” as is common in introductory legislation.
Key Points
- 1Adds “Rosa Parks Day” to the list of federal public holidays in 5 U.S.C. 6103, after Thanksgiving Day.
- 2The date for Rosa Parks Day is not specified in the bill; observance would follow existing federal holiday scheduling rules (e.g., closest weekday if the date falls on a weekend).
- 3Federal government impact: federal offices would typically close and federal employees would receive holiday pay on Rosa Parks Day.
- 4Private sector and state/local governments are not compelled to observe the holiday; private employers may choose how to handle the day.
- 5Status and process: Introduced in the 119th Congress, referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; must pass both houses and be signed by the President to become law.