A bill to designate September 17, 1987, the bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, as "Constitution Day", and to make such day a legal public holiday.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 10, 1987)
Designates September 17, 1987, as Constitution Day.
Treats September 17, 1987, as a legal public holiday for purposes of: (1) any statute relating to pay or leave for Federal employees; (2) display of the flag; and (3) computing time periods under the Federal Contested Election Act.
Makes Constitution Day (September 17 of each year) a legal public holiday. Ends the recognition of Constitution Day as a legal holiday for purposes of statutes relating to pay and leave for the years after 1987.
What just happenedMar 10, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 10, 1987IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 10, 1987IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate