National American History and Founders Month Act
Asks the President to designate an annual month for American history and founders, with public officials asked to encourage civic and historical learning.
In the Senate Judiciary Committee since Sept. 23, 2026, 13 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 23, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Learning about history and civics can help people understand the country’s founding and government. The bill would ask the President to designate an annual month for American history and founders, and ask public officials to encourage educational activities and observances.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Designates an annual history and founders month
The bill would ask the President to designate a month each year as National American History and Founders Month. It would also ask state, District of Columbia, territorial, and possession chief executives to issue proclamations encouraging people to observe it with programs, ceremonies, and activities focused on civics education and historical literacy.
The bill cites concerns about civics and history education, including its finding that 13 percent of eighth graders were proficient in United States history and 22 percent in civics according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress. It says an annual observance could encourage learning about the country’s history and founding documents and help preserve historical records and sites.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 23, 2026SENATESEP 23, 2026By Sen. Wicker with 2 original cosponsorsReferred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWSenate committeeSEP 23, 2026JUDICIARY NOWSEP 23, 2026In committee for 13 daysNo hearing yet
- 13 DAYS SO FARPassed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- House committee—HOUSE—
- Passed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 232026SEP 23, 2026REFERREDRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- SEP 232026SEP 23, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATEIntroduced in Senate
At day 13, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Sen. Wicker’s record: sponsored 46 bills this Congress. 8 passed the Senate; 1 became law.
- Tim KaineD-VAORIGINAL
- David McCormickR-PAORIGINAL
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