H.R. 10781: National American History and Founders Month Act

This bill would ask the President to designate one month each year as National American History and Founders Month. It would also encourage governors and other chief executives in the states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions to issue similar proclamations in their own jurisdictions.

The main purpose of the designation would be to promote civics education and historical literacy. The bill says the month should be observed with programs, ceremonies, and activities that help people learn more about U.S. history, the founding era, and the documents and ideas associated with the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

In practical terms, the bill would not create a new holiday, require schools to close, or establish a binding federal program with mandatory funding. Instead, it would add a new requested observance to federal law and encourage public awareness activities. The bill specifically says schools, communities, and organizations should be encouraged to host educational events and initiatives related to American history and the Founding Fathers.

The bill’s findings argue that such a designation could help address declining civics and history knowledge among students and support the preservation of historical records, documents, monuments, and structures connected to early American history.

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