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.

[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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