H.Con.Res. 43 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
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.
Cosponsors: 11 (0 D, 11 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-11
Introduced: 2025-07-10
Latest action (2025-07-10): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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