Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5463
National American History and Founders Month Act
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Introduced 2026-09-23Topic: governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would add a section to federal law asking the President to name one month each year as National American History and Founders Month. The President would be asked to call on the public to observe the month with programs, ceremonies, and activities that build civics education and historical knowledge. Governors and the leaders of the District of Columbia and U.S. territories would also be asked to issue yearly proclamations for their areas. The bill makes requests only and does not set a specific month or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Roger F. Wicker Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-09-23 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |