# Plain Language Summary: Presidential Legacy Act

This bill changes the name of a federal holiday from "Washington's Birthday" to "Presidents' Day." Right now, the third Monday in February is officially called Washington's Birthday in federal law, but many people already call it Presidents' Day anyway. This bill makes that informal name official throughout all federal laws and regulations.

The practical effect is mostly symbolic—the holiday itself doesn't change, and you'll still get the same day off if you're a federal employee or work for a company that observes federal holidays. Banks, post offices, and government offices will still be closed on the third Monday in February, just like they are now. What changes is the official name used in all government documents, rules, and laws. Anywhere the federal government currently writes "Washington's Birthday," it will now say "Presidents' Day" instead.

This is a straightforward name change with no major impact on most people's daily lives. It's the kind of bill that updates federal records to match what many Americans already call the holiday. Federal employees might see the new name on their holiday schedules, and government websites and documents will reflect the updated terminology, but the actual holiday—when you get the day off—remains exactly the same.

Presidential Legacy Act

Budzinski, Nikki

Presidential Legacy ActThis bill redesignates the federal holiday of Washington's Birthday as Presidents' Day.