Bill · S.Con.Res. 17· Senate(119-SCONRES-17)
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
- Sponsored by
- Markwayne Mullin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the performance of the national anthem. It suggests that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed in English as originally written by Francis Scott Key. The resolution aims to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the song. It further encourages event organizers and performers to uphold this tradition.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preserving historical integrity: The resolution states that performing the anthem as written by Francis Scott Key in English preserves the historical and cultural integrity of the national anthem (Section 1).
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Maintaining unity: Performing the anthem in its original English form is intended to maintain its unifying significance for the people of the United States (Section 1).
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Honoring tradition: Performers and organizers are encouraged to honor the tradition of the anthem's original English form as a tribute to its historical and patriotic importance (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
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- 7/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
- Introduced in Senate
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