Bill · H.R. 6188· House(119-HR-6188)
To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the composition known as "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States.
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Virginia Foxx
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to title 36 of the United States Code. The specific purpose is to designate a specific musical composition as the national hymn of the United States. This composition is known as "Here Rests in Honored Glory" and was created by Donald B. Miller. If passed, it would add a new section to Chapter 3 of the code. The bill also includes a clerical amendment to update the table of sections.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill updates the United States Code to formally include the new designation of the national hymn.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+1
The bill designates a specific musical composition as the national hymn without restricting other forms of speech.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Establishment of a National Hymn: Section 1(a) designates the composition "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States. This provides the country with a designated musical composition for this specific title.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+1
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York