National American History and Founders Month Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
S. 5279, the National American History and Founders Month Act, would amend title 36 of the U.S. Code to designate November each year as "National American History and Founders Month." The bill would not create a federal holiday or mandate any programs; instead, it requests that the President issue an annual proclamation calling on the American people to observe the month, and similarly requests that governors and the chief executives of the District of Columbia and U.S. territories issue their own proclamations. Observance would focus on programs, ceremonies, and activities meant to enhance civics education and historical literacy.
The bill primarily affects how the federal government and state/territorial leaders mark the month symbolically; it does not impose requirements on individuals, businesses, or schools, and includes no funding, mandates, or enforcement mechanisms. Its stated rationale, drawn from the bill's findings, cites declining student proficiency in U.S. history and civics and aims to encourage renewed public engagement with the nation's founding documents and history.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), with Sen. Kaine and Sen. McCormick as original cosponsors. It was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, where it currently awaits further action. It would need committee consideration, passage by both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
6 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5279 do?
- S. 5279, the National American History and Founders Month Act, would amend title 36 of the U.S. Code to designate November each year as "National American History and Founders Month." The bill would not create a federal holiday or mandate any programs; instead, it requests that the President issue an annual proclamation calling on the American people to observe the month, and similarly requests that governors and the chief executives of the District of Columbia and U.S. territories issue their own proclamations. Observance would focus on programs, ceremonies, and activities meant to enhance civics education and historical literacy. The bill primarily affects how the federal government and state/territorial leaders mark the month symbolically; it does not impose requirements on individuals, businesses, or schools, and includes no funding, mandates, or enforcement mechanisms. Its stated rationale, drawn from the bill's findings, cites declining student proficiency in U.S. history and civics and aims to encourage renewed public engagement with the nation's founding documents and history. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), with Sen. Kaine and Sen. McCormick as original cosponsors. It was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, where it currently awaits further action. It would need committee consideration, passage by both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has S. 5279 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5279. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5279?
- S. 5279 was sponsored by Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5279?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (6 Aug 2026).
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