S. 5279: National American History and Founders Month Act

This bill would formally designate November as National American History and Founders Month.

What the bill does

• Adds a new section to federal law saying that November is National American History and Founders Month.
• Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the month.
• Also requests that state, local, territorial, and possession governments issue similar proclamations.
• Encourages observances such as programs, ceremonies, and activities aimed at improving civics education and historical understanding.

What it does not do

• It does not create a new holiday or require time off from work or school.
• It does not impose penalties or enforceable legal duties on the public.
• It does not provide funding, grants, or a new federal agency.

Purpose described in the bill

The bill says the month would be used to promote study of U.S. history, the Founding Fathers, and key founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. It also states that the designation is intended to encourage schools and organizations to hold educational events and to support preservation of historical records, monuments, and structures.

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