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H.R. 10781·119th Congress·Introduced Oct 9, 2026

National American History and Founders Month Act

IntroducedGovernment Operations and PoliticsNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]
Committees
Judiciary Committee (primary)
Last action
Oct 9, 2026

Bottom line

This bill establishes a framework for the annual designation of a month dedicated to promoting American history and civics education across the nation through presidential and gubernatorial proclamations.

What it actually does

This bill proposes to amend title 36 of the United States Code to formally request that the President annually designate a month as "National American History and Founders Month." It also requests that chief executive officers of states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories issue proclamations encouraging their respective jurisdictions to observe this month with programs and activities aimed at enhancing civics education and historical literacy.

Section 3(a)

Designation of National American History and Founders Month

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This section adds a new section 149 to title 36 of the U.S. Code, which deals with patriotic and national observances. It formally requests the President to designate a specific month each year as "National American History and Founders Month." Furthermore, it requests that the chief executive officers of each U.S. State, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories and possessions also issue annual proclamations. These proclamations would call upon their constituents to observe the designated month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities designed to improve civics education and historical literacy among the populace.

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