Sponsors (14)
The resolution affirms democratic norms and honors officers affected by January 6, but is purely symbolic and does not provide practical resources, protections, or policy changes.
All Americans: reaffirms the importance of peaceful presidential transitions, reinforcing public commitment to democratic norms and trust in electoral processes.
Law-enforcement officers: recognizes and honors officers who were injured or killed on January 6, signaling public appreciation and moral support for those officers and their families.
Law-enforcement officers: the resolution is non‑binding and has no operative effect—it does not provide resources, compensation, or legal protections for officers harmed on January 6.
All Americans: designating a commemorative 'Democracy Day' is largely symbolic and may raise public expectations for concrete policy, security, or accountability measures that this bill does not deliver.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Records findings about the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and states that January 6 would be an appropriate day to designate as "Democracy Day." The text is a nonbinding, symbolic preamble only and does not create new law, funding, deadlines, or requirements.
Introduced January 6, 2026 by Jason Crow · Last progress January 6, 2026