On 9/11 and in between a number of remembrance ceremonies on a day many Americans use to reflect, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced a bipartisan bill to make 9/11 a national holiday, The Patriot Day Act
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer is the Democrat co -sponsoring the measure. .
“September 11, 2001 was a dark day in our nation’s history, but in even in the face of a devastating attack on our homeland, the American spirit proved resilient,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “I am proud to lead bipartisan legislation to recognize those who lost their lives on that day. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
“Our nation suffered immense loss on 9/11, but in the face of great evil, Americans of all walks of life came together to support each other — especially in North Jersey, where we will always live in the shadows of those attacks. By formally recognizing 9/11 as Patriot Day, we will make sure that we always honor the memory of those who lost their lives that day — and never give up our fight against terror,” said Congressman Gottheimer.
“Our bipartisan bill would honor the victims who lost their lives and first responders who answered the call by designating September 11th as a federal holiday,” Fitzpatrick said.
Read the text of the bill here.
