119-hconres43

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 43 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
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.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 July 10, 2025

 Mrs. Bice (for herself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Moore of Alabama, 
Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Downing, Mrs. Houchin, 
 and Mr. Carter of Georgia) submitted the following concurrent 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 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.

Whereas ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, was 
 designated as the national anthem of the United States by Congress in 
 1931;
Whereas the lyrics of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', as originally composed in 
 English, reflect the historical and cultural significance of the United 
 States resilience and unity during a time of national challenge;
Whereas the English-language text of the anthem, as written by Francis Scott 
 Key, serves as a unifying symbol of American heritage and patriotism;
Whereas preserving the original English lyrics in public performances honors the 
 historical context and intent of the anthem as a representation of the 
 Nation's values and identity; and
Whereas maintaining the integrity of the anthem's original language fosters a 
 shared understanding and respect for its meaning among all Americans: 
 Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--

    (1) any public rendition of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' 
 should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in the 
 English language, to preserve its historical and cultural 
 integrity;

    (2) public performances of the national anthem should 
 reflect the original lyrics to maintain its unifying 
 significance for the people of the United States; and

    (3) performers and organizers of public events are 
 encouraged to honor the tradition of presenting ``The Star-
 Spangled Banner'' in its original English form, as a tribute to 
 its historical and patriotic importance.
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