Posts - 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.
house 07/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that "The Star-Spangled Banner" is always performed in its original English lyrics, as written by Francis Scott Key, to preserve its historical significance and unify all Americans through a shared national tradition.
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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.
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right-leaning 07/10/2025
Keep the anthem pure and English—it’s the glue holding our flag and country together.
moderate 07/10/2025
I get tradition, but why cage patriotism to just one language and one voice?
moderate 07/10/2025
History’s important, but maybe the anthem could use a remix—without losing the beat.
left-leaning 07/10/2025
Preserving ‘historical integrity’ sounds a lot like erasing modern America’s voice.
left-leaning 07/10/2025
English-only anthem? Sounds like someone’s allergic to the American melting pot.
left-leaning 07/10/2025
If unity means silence on diversity, then our anthem is stuck in a time capsule.
moderate 07/10/2025
Honoring the past doesn’t mean ignoring the present; balance is key here.
right-leaning 07/10/2025
Our national anthem isn’t a blank canvas for political correctness—it’s tradition, plain and proud.
right-leaning 07/10/2025
Francis Scott Key wrote it, English is the language, and that’s the way it should stay.