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H.R. 4003

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To prohibit any regulations on the singing of the National Anthem on any Federal property.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
June 12, 2023
Cosponsors (8)
0D 8R
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The Let Freedom Sing Act would prohibit federal regulations that restrict singing the National Anthem on federal property, particularly in the U.S. Capitol building. The bill would eliminate the requirement for permits to sing the National Anthem in public spaces like National Statuary Hall and specify that such singing cannot be treated as unpermitted protest. The legislation places authority to limit musical performances solely with the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, who may only restrict singing if it interferes with official government business. The bill is framed around First Amendment protections, arguing that singing the National Anthem is a protected form of speech and a national unity ritual that should not face unnecessary restrictions on federal property. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.

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