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US SCR17
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that public performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed in English as originally written by Francis Scott Key in 1814
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Encourages performers and organizers of public events to present the national anthem in its original English form
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Non-binding concurrent resolution with no legal enforcement mechanism; serves only as a statement of congressional opinion
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Introduced by Senator Mullin on July 14, 2025, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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Cites the 1931 congressional designation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem and frames English-language performance as preserving historical and cultural integrity
Legislative Description
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.
Arts, culture, religion
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338: 2)
7/14/2025