Expressing the sense of the Senate that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.

This measure states the Senate’s opinion that “The Star-Spangled Banner” should be sung or played in public exactly as Francis Scott Key wrote it, in English . It’s a statement of the Senate’s view, not a new rule or law, and it focuses on keeping the anthem’s words and language the same in public performances .

• Key point: Any public rendition should match the original lyrics and be in English .