1. Designation of Democracy Day Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 148. Democracy Day The President shall issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating a day as Democracy Day; (2) calling on State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Democracy Day with appropriate programs and activities; and (3) urging civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns to observe Democracy Day through appropriate programs and activities. . 2. Conforming amendment The table of contents for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 148. Democracy Day. .