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Mandatory Reading of Washington's Farewell Address in Congress

A new resolution mandates the reading of George Washington's Farewell Address at the start of each Congress. This aims to reinforce historical values and principles, potentially influencing legislative discussions, though it does not directly alter citizens' daily rights or obligations.
Key points
George Washington's Farewell Address will be read aloud in the Senate and House of Representatives at the beginning of each Congress.
This resolution is an internal rule for Congress and does not introduce new laws or duties for citizens.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HCONRES_13
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2025-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing that George Washington's "Farewell Address" shall be read at the beginning of each Congress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HCONRES_13.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • George Washington's Farewell Address will be read aloud in the Senate and House of Representatives at the beginning of each Congress.
  • This resolution is an internal rule for Congress and does not introduce new laws or duties for citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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