Search Results: keywords:"george washington"

  • H. RES. 1441 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as Patriot Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:312

    H. RES. 1441 expresses support for making the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, "Patriot Week," in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of understanding the country's history, principles, and the contributions of significant figures like George Washington...

    Simple Explanation

    In H. RES. 1441, people in the United States want to spend a special week thinking about important parts of the country's history, like its heroes and special documents. This week is called "Patriot Week" and everyone is encouraged to join in learning and celebrating during this time.

  • S. 5051 — To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating Washington’s Trail—1753 as a national historic trail, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:310

    S. 5051 proposes an amendment to the National Trails System Act, aiming to instruct the Secretary of the Interior to examine whether Washington's Trail—1753 can be officially designated as a national historic trail. This trail traces the route taken by George Washington...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5051 wants to explore if George Washington's long walk from Virginia to Pennsylvania in 1753 could become a special walking path for people to remember history, but it doesn't say how much it will cost or who will do the study.

  • H. RES. 1535 — Expressing support for the month of September as Founding Fathers’ Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:266

    H. RES. 1535 is a resolution expressing support for recognizing September as "Founding Fathers' Month" in the United States. It highlights the significant contributions of the Founding Fathers, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, to American independence and democracy. The...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, people want to make September a special month to remember the people who started America, like George Washington, and they hope schools will help kids learn about them and why they are important.