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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.
7/25/2025, 12:16 PM
Summary of Bill HCONRES 43
The bill titled "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," introduced in the 119th Congress as House Concurrent Resolution 43 on July 10, 2025, aims to establish the expectation that any public performance of the national anthem follows the original composition by Francis Scott Key in the English language.
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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 43
Bill HCONRES 43 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill HCONRES 43 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2025. Bill HCONRES 43's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 43
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
29Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 43
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 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.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 43
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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.
Bill SCONRES 17July 25, 2025





