Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5279
National American History and Founders Month Act
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Introduced 2026-08-06Topic: governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would add a section to federal law making November National American History and Founders Month every year. It asks the President to issue a yearly proclamation calling on people in the United States to observe the month. It also asks the governors or chief executives of each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to issue yearly proclamations for their own areas. The observances would include programs, ceremonies, and activities related to civics education and historical literacy.
Sponsors
- Roger F. Wicker Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-08-06 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |