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SCONRES 17119th CongressIntroduced
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.
Introduced: Jul 14, 2025
Defense & National Security
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This is a concurrent resolution, introduced in the 119th Congress, expressing the Senate’s—along with the House’s—sense that any public performance of The Star-Spangled Banner should be rendered exactly as Francis Scott Key wrote it, in English. The text emphasizes preserving the original English lyrics to honor the anthem’s history and unity-defining role. It also encourages performers and event organizers to follow this tradition. As a concurrent resolution, the measure is a formal expression of opinion and does not itself create new legal requirements or penalties.
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