H.R.301: 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.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 13, 2021
  • Latest Major Action June 7, 2022

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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.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.301.

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 7, 2022
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
June 7, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-358.
April 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 11.
April 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 6, 2022
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
March 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan. 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 13, 2021

Introduced in the House by James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.)

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