H.R. 10781
National American History and Founders Month Act
Summary:
• This bill requests the President to designate one month each year as "National American History and Founders Month," with governors and chief executives of states, territories, and D.C. also requested to issue proclamations observing the month with civics and history programs.
• Congress cites a significant decline in civics education as a key motivation, noting that only 13% of eighth graders are proficient in U.S. history and 22% in civics, according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
• The bill connects the proposed designation to November, referencing the Thanksgiving tradition established by Presidents Washington and Lincoln, suggesting the month would extend that spirit of unity and gratitude.
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• Congress cites a significant decline in civics education as a key motivation, noting that only 13% of eighth graders are proficient in U.S. history and 22% in civics, according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
• The bill connects the proposed designation to November, referencing the Thanksgiving tradition established by Presidents Washington and Lincoln, suggesting the month would extend that spirit of unity and gratitude.
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