IA 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 14 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2023 Mr. Phillips (for himself, Mr. Crow , Mr. Goldman of New York , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Peters , Mr. Payne , Ms. Norton , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Titus , Mr. Foster , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Carson , Mrs. Torres of California , Ms. Meng , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Levin , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Costa , Mr. Neguse , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. McCollum , and Ms. Williams of Georgia ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability JOINT RESOLUTION Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.

Whereas, on January 6, 2021, insurrectionists carried out a violent attack against the United States Capitol in a failed attempt to disrupt and harm lawmakers certifying the outcome of the 2020 Presidential election; Whereas the assault on the United States Capitol resulted in multiple deaths and physical harm to over 140 members of law enforcement; Whereas the tremendous bravery displayed by law enforcement officers helped ensure the successful and democratic transition of presidential power; Whereas the transition of presidential power has remained an unbroken tradition for more than 220 years and is a hallmark of American democracy; Whereas democracy is fragile and requires eternal vigilance to maintain it; and Whereas January 6 would be an appropriate day to designate as Democracy Day: Now, therefore, be it