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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.
7/25/2025, 12:16 PM
Summary of Bill SCONRES 17
The bill, designated as S.Con.Res. 17 in the 119th Congress and introduced on July 14, 2025, is a concurrent resolution expressing the Senate's view that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should adhere to the original English-language version written by Francis Scott Key.
Current Status of Bill SCONRES 17
Bill SCONRES 17 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2025. Bill SCONRES 17 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 14, 2025. Bill SCONRES 17's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338: 2) as of July 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 17
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 17
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill 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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SCONRES 17
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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.
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