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119-hr-10781119th Congress

National American History and Founders Month Act

Sponsored By: Representative Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

Introduced

Summary

Annual presidential designation of a National American History and Founders Month would ask the President to set aside a month each year and encourage leaders nationwide to host programs that boost civics education and historical literacy. It frames the observance as a formal request to the President and to State, District, and territorial leaders while leaving participation voluntary.

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  • Families and students: Encourages schools, communities, and families to hold programs and ceremonies that teach U.S. history and the Founders, aiming to inspire youth to learn about the nation’s origins.
  • Teachers and schools: Provides a recurring national prompt for educators to integrate civics lessons and commemorative activities into classrooms and events.
  • State, local, and territorial leaders: Asks governors, mayors, and territorial executives to issue proclamations and coordinate observances in their jurisdictions.
  • Museums and historical organizations: Creates a national focal point that could help with discovery, collection, and preservation of historical records, monuments, and structures.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 10/9/2026

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