Proper Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day Act

# Proper Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day Act (HR 2169) ## What the Bill Would Do This bill would change how the federal government observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day when they fall on the same date. Currently, when these holidays coincide, federal employees typically get one day off.

The bill would ensure that federal employees receive separate observances for both holidays, though the specific mechanism for providing this time off is not detailed in the available information. ## Who It Affects and Current Status The bill primarily affects federal employees and federal government operations. It is currently in committee, meaning it has been referred to the relevant House committee for review and discussion but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) in the 119th Congress. **Note:** The bill's full text would clarify exactly how the dual observance would work in practice—whether this means an additional day off, adjusted schedules, or another arrangement.