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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
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - June 7, 2022
- Introduced in House - Jan. 13, 2021
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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 7, 2022 |
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
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June 7, 2022 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-358.
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April 6, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 11.
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April 6, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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April 6, 2022 |
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
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March 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Jan. 13, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) |