Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR876

Introduced
3/31/25  
Enrolled
3/31/25  

Caption

American History Month; July 2025; recognize

Summary

House Resolution 876 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes July 2025 as American History Month. The resolution states that awareness of American history is important to preserving the American Republic and the principles associated with the nation’s founding, and it highlights the Declaration of Independence, John Adams’s remarks about July 1776, and the deaths of several Founding Fathers in July as reasons for the designation. The resolution does not create a new program, mandate, or regulatory requirement. Instead, it expresses the House’s view that July should be used to reflect on the founding of the United States and encourages residents to be lifelong learners about the legacy of great American men and women. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

Impact

HR 876 has no direct effect on Georgia statutes, agency authority, or private legal obligations. Its impact is symbolic and educational: it formally designates July 2025 as American History Month and uses the House’s platform to promote civic awareness and historical reflection. The only operational action required is the distribution of copies of the resolution by the Clerk of the House.

Sentiment

The available text suggests a strongly supportive and celebratory tone. The resolution is framed as a tribute to the nation’s founding ideals and historical figures, and there is no recorded committee debate, opposition, or vote history in the provided materials. Based on the bill text alone, the sentiment appears uniformly favorable and noncontroversial.

Contention

No specific points of contention are shown in the provided record, and there are no committee transcripts or votes indicating disagreement. If any concerns were raised, they are not reflected in the materials provided. Because the measure is a nonbinding commemorative resolution, it is unlikely to have generated substantial policy conflict compared with substantive legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA SR319

Muslim American Heritage Month; recognize July 2025

GA CER26-0007

Black History Month Recognition Resolution of 2025

GA HR69

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GA HR390

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GA HR478

Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month".

GA HR336

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GA HR209

Recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.

GA HR563

Expressing support for the designation of July as "American Pride Month".

GA SR44

A RESOLUTION honoring the 21st Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history.

GA HR410

Recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

Similar Bills

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