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The bill establishes an official national hymn that provides a shared ceremonial symbol for Americans while creating no substantive policy changes or significant costs.
All Americans (taxpayers and the general public) gain an official national hymn to use at civic and ceremonial occasions, providing a shared cultural symbol.
Taxpayers and the public receive no direct policy or funding benefits from the bill — it is largely symbolic and imposes negligible administrative costs.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Designates the composition "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn and adds it to title 36 of the U.S. Code.
Introduced November 20, 2025 by Virginia Ann Foxx · Last progress November 20, 2025
Designates the composition "Here Rests in Honored Glory," words and music by Donald B. Miller, as the national hymn of the United States by adding a new section to title 36 of the U.S. Code. The change formally recognizes the piece in federal law as a national symbol. The designation is symbolic: it does not create new programs, appropriate funds, or change copyright status. It may guide ceremonial use and official references to a national hymn in government materials and events.