# 119-s-5463: National American History and Founders Month Act

119-s-5463, National American History and Founders Month Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS); status introduced (as of 2026-10-22).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5463
- Congress: 119
- Title: National American History and Founders Month Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-22

## Summary

**This bill would create an annual National American History and Founders Month** to promote civics education and historical literacy. It asks the President to designate the month each year and encourages state, district, territorial, and local leaders to issue proclamations and support programs and ceremonies. - Families and students: Encourages local events and school activities that highlight founding documents and civic responsibilities. - Educators and museums: Provides a federal prompt to organize curricula, exhibits, and public programs focused on American history. - Geographic reach: Applies to the United States, the District of Columbia, and each territory and possession. - Findings: Notes the 2026 250th anniversary context and cites 2022 NAEP results showing 8th-grade proficiency at 13% in U.S. history and 22% in civics. *This bill would not authorize federal funding or impose mandatory federal costs.*

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-2904: SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-5463 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5463)

## Related
- [119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2296)
- [119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4784)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-2904: SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2904)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5463 (as of 2026-10-22).