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S. 5279·119th Congress·Introduced Aug 6, 2026

National American History and Founders Month Act

IntroducedGovernment Operations and PoliticsNarrow
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Sponsor
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Committees
Judiciary Committee (primary)
Last action
Aug 6, 2026

Bottom line

The bill establishes November as a national month dedicated to promoting American history and the contributions of its founders through educational programs and public awareness initiatives.

What it actually does

This bill amends Title 36 of the United States Code to officially designate November as "National American History and Founders Month." It requests the President and the chief executive officers of states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to issue annual proclamations encouraging appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to enhance civics education and historical literacy during this month.

Section 3(a)

Designation of National American History and Founders Month

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This provision amends Chapter 1 of Part A of Subtitle I of Title 36, United States Code, by adding a new section 149. This new section formally designates November as "National American History and Founders Month." It also requests that the President, along with the chief executive officers of each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory and possession of the United States, issue annual proclamations calling for the observance of this month with programs, ceremonies, and activities that enhance civics education and historical literacy.

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