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HCR43Introduced in the House

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.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Stephanie Bice, District OK-5

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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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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

July 10, 2025

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  1. Submitted in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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