HR 5336 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to acknowledge the respective contributions of Francis Scott Key and Thomas Carr in composing the national anthem.

Introduced 1979-09-19· Sponsored by Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1979-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the joint efforts of Thomas Carr and Francis Scott Key in the musical composition of the "Star-Spangled Banner". Amends the National Anthem Act to designate such composition as the national anthem of the United States.…

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