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 form, preserving the anthem's historical accuracy and honoring its role as a unifying symbol of American heritage.
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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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moderate 07/10/2025
How about honoring history without punishing progress? Language is just the start.
moderate 07/10/2025
Keeping the anthem in English is neat until you realize America speaks many tongues.
left-leaning 07/10/2025
If patriotism means silencing millions of Americans’ voices, count me out.
right-leaning 07/10/2025
Respect tradition or risk erasing what truly unites us under one flag.
right-leaning 07/10/2025
Mandating English keeps our heritage clear and our patriotism loud and proud.
left-leaning 07/10/2025
Locking the anthem in English is just another way to lock out diversity.
right-leaning 07/10/2025
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it—our anthem sings best in its original English glory.
left-leaning 07/10/2025
The anthem’s spirit isn’t English-only—it’s about unity, not uniformity.
moderate 07/10/2025
Sure, tradition matters, but does it really need a legislative mic-drop?