United StatesPresident would be asked to choose an annual history month
The President and state and territorial leaders would be asked to encourage voluntary public events about U.S. history and how government works.
What it does
The President would be asked to name an annual history and founders month. State, Washington, D.C., and territorial leaders would also be asked to encourage voluntary public learning events.
Argument forAnnual proclamations could encourage schools and communities to hold events that help people learn U.S. history and how government works.
Argument againstParticipation could be uneven because the President and state and territorial leaders would only be asked to encourage observances.
More detail
The President would be asked to name National American History and Founders Month and encourage public observances. The requests cover the President and leaders of states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories and possessions. These are requests, so leaders and the public would not have to take part. The proposal does not name a specific month. The requests would apply each year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 9Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 9Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
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