[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 17 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 17

 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.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 14, 2025

  Mr. Mullin submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         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.

Whereas ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, was 
        designated as the national anthem of the United States by Congress in 
        1931;
Whereas the lyrics of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'', as originally composed in 
        English, reflect the historical and cultural significance of the 
        resilience and unity of the United States during a time of national 
        challenge;
Whereas the English-language text of the anthem, as written by Francis Scott 
        Key, serves as a unifying symbol of the heritage and patriotism of the 
        United States;
Whereas preserving the original English lyrics in public performances honors the 
        historical context and intent of the anthem as a representation of the 
        values and identity of the United States; and
Whereas maintaining the integrity of the anthem's original language fosters a 
        shared understanding and respect for its meaning among all people of the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That--
            (1) any public rendition of ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' 
        should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in the 
        English language, to preserve the historical and cultural 
        integrity of the national anthem and maintain its unifying 
        significance for the people of the United States; and
            (2) performers and organizers of public events are 
        encouraged to honor the tradition of presenting ``The Star-
        Spangled Banner'' in its original English form, as a tribute to 
        its historical and patriotic importance.
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