Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)
National American History and Founders Month Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the National American History and Founders Month Act. It asks the President to designate a specific month each year as National American History and Founders Month. It also asks state and territorial leaders to issue proclamations for people to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. The bill points out a decline in civics education and states that the designation will help encourage schools, communities, and organizations to host educational events.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
Section 3(a) requests proclamations calling for the observation of the month with programs that enhance civics education and historical literacy for students.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
Section 3(a) encourages programs and activities designed to enhance civics education and historical literacy for young people.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Section 2(12) states that the designation will inspire young people to learn about and take pride in United States history.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Encouragement: Section 3(a) requests the President, state governors, and territorial leaders to call on people to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that enhance civics education and historical literacy. This could help address the decline in civics education mentioned in the text.
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Preservation of History: Section 2, paragraph (8) notes that the designation would aid in the discovery, collection, and preservation of historical records, documents, monuments, and structures that illuminate the history of the first founders and their descendants.
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Fostering Unity: Section 2, paragraph (12) states that the designation will inspire young people to learn about and take pride in the history of the United States, which fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Section 3(a) requests proclamations calling for the observation of the month with programs that enhance civics education and historical literacy for students. Would children be better off under this? — Section 3(a) encourages programs and activities designed to enhance civics education and historical literacy for young people. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Section 2(12) states that the designation will inspire young people to learn about and take pride in United States history.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — Section 3(a) encourages educational programs and activities that enhance civics education and historical literacy in schools.
- 10/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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