House Bill 301
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To amend title 36, United States Code, to establish the composition known as "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as the national hymn of the United States.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
301
Congress
117
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Arts, Culture, Religion
Primary focus of measure is art, literature, performing arts in all formats; arts and humanities funding; libraries, exhibitions, cultural centers; sound recording, motion pictures, television and film; cultural property and resources; cultural relations; and religion. Measures concerning intellectual property aspects of the arts may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning religious freedom may fall under Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill designates the composition consisting of the words and music known as Lift Every Voice and Sing as the national hymn of the United States.
06/07/2022
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
06/07/2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-358.
04/06/2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 11.
04/06/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/06/2022
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
03/05/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/13/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/13/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 5, 2023 10:26:20 AM