HR6188-119

What This Bill Does

This bill adds a new national-hymn designation to chapter 3 of title 36, the part of the U.S. Code that contains national symbols and patriotic customs. It designates the words and music known as “Here Rests in Honored Glory” by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States. It also amends the chapter 3 table of sections to add section 307, titled “National hymn.” The bill does not create funding, program eligibility, penalties, or regulatory duties; its legal effect is symbolic and codification-focused.

Who Benefits and How

Donald B. Miller’s composition benefits because Federal law would give it official national-hymn status. Federal ceremonial programs benefit from a codified hymn reference for patriotic or memorial observances. Veterans memorial ceremonies benefit if organizers choose to use the designated hymn at events honoring military service and sacrifice. Music educators benefit from a clear statutory reference when teaching national symbols and ceremonial music.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Office of the Law Revision Counsel staff must codify the new title 36 section and table entry. Federal ceremonial offices may need to update reference materials that list national symbols. Government publishers must include the new national-hymn section in future title 36 materials. No private party receives a compliance mandate, fee, tax, or penalty from the designation.

Key Provisions

• Designates “Here Rests in Honored Glory” by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States.
• Adds a new section 307 to chapter 3 of title 36 for the national hymn designation.
• Updates the chapter 3 table of sections to include the national hymn entry.
• Creates a symbolic Federal designation without funding, eligibility, penalty, or regulatory requirements.