What does Preamble of HR 7663 do?

This bill proposes to amend section 6103 of title 5, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to change the date designated for Washington's Birthday. The bill also seeks to designate Lincoln's Birthday as a legal public holiday.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7663 do?

This bill is formally titled the Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026

What does CHANGES TO LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. of HR 7663 do?

This section amends Section 6103(a) of Title 5, United States Code. It inserts 'Lincoln's Birthday' after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It modifies the item relating to Washington's Birthday by changing the date from 'the third Monday in February' to 'February 22'.

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Restoring Washington's Birthday Act of 2026 — HR. 7663

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 2/24/2026

Author: Andrew Ogles (R-TN)

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The bill changes the date of Washington's Birthday from the third Monday in February to February 22.
It designates Lincoln's Birthday as a legal public holiday, adding it to the list of federal holidays after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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