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H.R. 5512 97th Congress House

A bill to provide for annual observances of certain legal holidays on their traditional dates.

Introduced: February 10, 1982 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics CommemorationsHolidays
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It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 11, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Feb 10, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Feb 10, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 11, 1982

Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Redesignates the legal public holiday for Washington's Birthday as February 22 and for Memorial Day as May 30.

Excludes Columbus Day as a legal public holiday.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5512: A bill to provide for annual observances of certain legal holidays on their traditional dates.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-5512/
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