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HCONRES43119th Congress

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: Representative Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Introduced

Summary

Preserve the anthem's original English lyrics written by Francis Scott Key. This concurrent resolution would express the sense of Congress that any public rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner should be performed as written in English to preserve its historical and cultural integrity, and it encourages performers and event organizers to honor that tradition while creating no funding or regulatory mandates.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

OK • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 7/14/2025

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 7/14/2025

  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 7/15/2025

Roll Call Votes

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