Bills · 119th Congress · H.Con.Res. 43

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.

IntroducedConfirmed from the official record

Sponsored by Stephanie I. Bice RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Arts, Culture, Religion.

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Cosponsors

11 cosponsors.

Cosponsors
MemberJoined
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

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Actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Submitted in House
  3. Submitted in House

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee (House)Referred To, July 10, 2025

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