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Proposed 'Founding Fathers' Month' in September

Original title: Expressing support for the month of September as "Founding Fathers' Month".

Record date · October 4, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This proposes designating September as '' Month' to encourage public education and reflection on the contributions of the individuals who established the United States. It urges schools and government agencies to promote civic education regarding the nation's founding principles.

Why it matters

If passed, this would create an official federal designation for September, encouraging the Department of Education and public institutions to prioritize programming and curriculum focused on the and American civic history.

Background
  • Mr. Van Drew is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing New Jersey's 2nd congressional district. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Education

The resolution calls upon the agency to support programs and resources related to civic education.

Directly affected

Educational institutions

The resolution urges these institutions to participate in efforts to promote awareness and appreciation of the Founding Fathers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws?
No, this is a expressing the sense of the House of Representatives; it does not create new binding law or mandate specific changes to school curricula.
What is the goal of 'Founding Fathers' Month'?
The goal is to foster a greater understanding of American liberty, the responsibilities of citizenship, and the history of the nation's founding principles.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Patrick Henry, Gouverneur Morris, John Jay and 14 more
PersonPatrick Henry“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonGouverneur Morris“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonJohn Jay“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonAlexander Hamilton“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonJohn Adams“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Introduced the resolution”Map →
PersonThomas Jefferson“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonVan Drew“Submitted the resolution”Map →
PersonGeorge Mason“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonSamuel Adams“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonJohn Marshall“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
dollar amount1535“Not applicable in this context”Map →
PersonJames Madison“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
PersonBenjamin Franklin“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Education“Urged to support programs”Map →
dateSeptember 17, 1787“Date of the Constitution's signing”Map →
PersonGeorge Washington“One of the Founding Fathers”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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