Congress moves to make 9/11 a federal holiday—at taxpayer expense
H.R. 911 — Patriot Day Act · Filed by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) · 15 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill designates September 11th (Patriot Day) as a federal holiday by amending the federal holiday statute. Federal employees would receive the day off with pay, and federal offices would close, similar to other federal holidays like Labor Day.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is to add Patriot Day (September 11) to the list of federal holidays in 5 U.S.C. § 6103(a). It is a straightforward commemorative measure with no hidden provisions or complex mechanics.
What the text implies
- Federal employees gain an additional paid holiday, increasing annual compensation by one day's wages; this cost is borne by taxpayers and federal budgets.
- Federal offices and services (Social Security, VA, federal courts, etc.) would close on September 11, potentially delaying citizen services on that day.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
federal employees (via paid holiday)