Presidential Legacy Act

This bill changes the official name of the federal holiday on the third Monday in February from “Washington’s Birthday” to “Presidents’ Day.” It also updates that name everywhere it appears in federal law and official documents, so everything matches the new name going forward .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Federal agencies, calendars, schools, and anyone who refers to the federal holiday in official ways.
• What changes: All mentions of “Washington’s Birthday” in U.S. Code and related laws are replaced with “Presidents’ Day”.
• When: The change takes effect once the bill becomes law, updating current and future references.