Expressing the sense of Congress that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" must be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.
Sponsored by Stephanie I. Bice RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Arts, Culture, Religion.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
11 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Mike Rogers RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Barry Moore RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Randy Feenstra RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Gregory F. Murphy RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Troy Downing RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Erin Houchin RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| David Rouzer RRepublican | |
| Ralph Norman RRepublican | |
| Derrick Van Orden RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Submitted in House
- Submitted in House
Committees
- Judiciary Committee (House)Referred To, July 10, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.Con.Res. 43.