119-hres678

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 678 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 678

 Expressing support for the month of September as ``Founding Fathers' 
 Month''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 September 4, 2025

Mr. Van Drew submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Education and Workforce

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 RESOLUTION

 Expressing support for the month of September as ``Founding Fathers' 
 Month''.

Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States, including but not limited to 
 George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, 
 James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, John 
 Hancock, George Mason, Gouverneur Morris, John Marshall, and Samuel 
 Adams, were an extraordinary group of leaders who, against all odds, 
 secured independence from the British Empire and were instrumental in 
 shaping the foundational principles of American democracy;
Whereas the Founding Fathers contributed nobly through their service on the 
 battlefield, intellectual debates, through compromise and negotiation, 
 and the drafting of key founding documents, pledging their lives, 
 fortunes, and sacred honor to the cause of American independence and the 
 establishment of a just and lasting governance;
Whereas the month of September holds historical significance in the history of 
 the United States, as it marks the signing of the Constitution on 
 September 17, 1787;
Whereas the beginning of the school year in September presents a timely 
 opportunity to educate students on the history, contributions, and 
 enduring significance of the Founding Fathers and the principles they 
 fought to establish; and
Whereas there is a concerning decline in knowledge about the Founding Fathers 
 and the foundational principles of the Republic among both children and 
 adults, as well as a significant decline in patriotism and civic 
 engagement: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports a ``Founding Fathers' Month'';

    (2) encourages all Americans to take the opportunity to 
 honor the Founding Fathers and their contributions to the 
 Nation's independence and system of governance;

    (3) urges educational institutions, public organizations, 
 and government entities to participate in efforts that promote 
 awareness, education, and appreciation of the Founding Fathers, 
 with the goal of fostering a greater understanding of American 
 liberty and the responsibilities of being an American citizen;

    (4) calls upon the Department of Education to support 
 programs, resources, and activities that help ensure the 
 survival of the Republic by deepening the Nation's 
 understanding of its founding principles and the vital role of 
 civic education; and

    (5) supports a ``Founding Fathers' Month'' as a time to 
 reflect on the sacrifices made by the Founding Fathers and to 
 commit to preserving the freedoms they fought to establish for 
 future generations.
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