Bills · HR 1351
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1351Education
Promoting American Patriotism In Our Schools Act
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill aims to promote national pride and civic responsibility by embedding patriotic symbols and rituals into the daily life and curriculum of federally funded schools. If it becomes law, it would establish a nationwide standard for displaying the flag and reciting the Pledge in many public schools, potentially influencing the civic education and daily experiences of millions of students.
Voters should care because it represents a federal effort to shape school culture around patriotism. If passed, it ensures a consistent presence of the flag and Pledge, potentially fostering a shared national identity. If it doesn't pass, decisions about flag display and Pledge recitation will remain largely at the discretion of individual states and local school districts, leading to continued variation across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all students, teachers, and staff in federally funded public elementary and secondary schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily.
This provision establishes a mandatory daily ritual for patriotism, directly affecting the routine of millions in the school system.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the American flag be prominently displayed in every classroom and gymnasium of covered schools.
This ensures a constant visual presence of the national flag in educational environments, aiming to reinforce national identity.
PROVISION 03
Requires schools to integrate educational materials about the history and significance of the American flag into civics or history curricula.
This aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of national symbols beyond mere recitation, linking patriotism to education.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an exception allowing individuals to refrain from reciting the Pledge for religious or personal reasons without penalty.
This critical clause protects individual freedoms and religious liberties while imposing the general requirement for Pledge recitation.
PROVISION 05
Institutes an annual certification process where local educational agencies must confirm compliance with these requirements to state and federal authorities.
This creates an accountability mechanism to ensure schools are actually implementing the mandated policies.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 19 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in House
FEB 13
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1351
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House BillHR 1351Education
Promoting American Patriotism In Our Schools Act
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
