Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

36 U.S.C. § 115

Loyalty Day

(a)

Designation .—

May 1 is Loyalty Day.
(b)

Purpose .—

Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
(c)

Proclamation .—

The President is requested to issue a proclamation—
(1)
calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and
(2)
inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.

Pub. L. 105–225112 Stat. 1257(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

115(a)

36:162 (1st–13th words).

July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–529, 72 Stat. 369.

115(b)

36:162 (14th word–semicolon).

115(c)

36:162 (words after semicolon).