"Constitution Day and Citizenship Day" is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787 and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
Bill sponsored by Senator Robert Byrd. S. 2808 — 108th Congress (2003-2004). This bill was not passed. Senator Byrd's speech, September 20, 2004, in the Congressional Record when he introduced the bill. (150 Cong. Rec. S9371)