S.Con.Res. 17 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.

S.Con.Res. 17 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to express the Senate's belief that "The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States, should always be performed in its original English version as written by Francis Scott Key. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving the anthem's historical and cultural significance, which reflects the resilience and unity of the nation. Key provisions of the resolution state that any public performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should adhere to the original English lyrics.