United StatesPresident would be asked to designate an annual history month
The proposal would ask national, state, and territorial leaders to encourage yearly observances that teach American history and how government works.
What it does
The President would be asked to name an American history and founders month each year. State and territorial leaders would also be asked to encourage public observances; participation would be voluntary.
Argument forAnnual proclamations could encourage communities to hold events that help people learn American history and how their government works.
Argument againstLeaving the month unspecified could make it harder for schools and communities to plan coordinated history events across states.
More detail
The President would be asked to designate National American History and Founders Month and encourage public observances. Leaders of states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions would also be asked to issue proclamations encouraging history and civics activities. The language requests these actions rather than requiring them. The designation provision does not specify which month to choose or require people to participate. The designation and proclamation requests would apply each year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 23Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 23Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
EducationGovernment & Ethics