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Designating "Here Rests in Honored Glory" as the National Hymn of the U.S.

This bill is symbolic and cultural in nature. It officially designates the composition "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States. While this change does not affect personal finances or daily obligations, it establishes a new national symbol for use in official ceremonies.
Key points
The composition "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller will be officially recognized as the U.S. national hymn.
This change is symbolic, adding a new designation to Title 36 of the U.S. Code (Patriotic and National Observances).
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Status: Introduced
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Print number: 119_HR_6188
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the composition known as "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6188.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The composition "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller will be officially recognized as the U.S. national hymn.
  • This change is symbolic, adding a new designation to Title 36 of the U.S. Code (Patriotic and National Observances).
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. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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