S. 5279
National American History and Founders Month Act
Sponsor: Roger F. Wicker
2 cosponsors
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(a) In general. Chapter 1 of part A of subtitle I of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
149. National American History and Founders Month
(a) Designation. November is National American History and Founders Month.
(b) Proclamations. The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States, and the chief executive officers of each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and each territory and possession of the United States are requested to issue each year proclamations calling on the people of their respective jurisdictions, to observe National American History and Founders Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that enhance civics education and historical literacy.
(b) Clerical amendment. The table of sections for chapter 1 of part A of subtitle I of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
149. National American History and Founders Month.