119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 14, 2025
S.Con.Res. 17In CommitteeArts, Culture, Religion
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK)Introduced Jul 14, 2025
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In plain English
The Senate expresses its position that public performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed in English as Francis Scott Key originally wrote it. This is a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress rather than establishing binding law. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) introduced the measure, which was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
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Introduced in Senate
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SENATEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
Jul 14
Introduced in Senate
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