Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6188

To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the composition known as "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States.

National Hymn: Designating "Here Rests in Honored Glory"

Nov 20, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further actions or hearings have been scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but is not currently moving forward.

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Bills that name national symbols are rarely prioritized by Congress and often fail to move past the committee stage unless there is a major national anniversary or event.

Key Points

This bill would create an official national hymn for the United States. While the country has a national anthem and a national march, it does not currently have an official hymn recognized by federal law.
The song chosen for this honor is titled "Here Rests in Honored Glory," written by Donald B. Miller. The title is taken from the words carved onto the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
If this bill becomes law, the song would be added to the list of official national symbols. This change is purely symbolic and would not replace the national anthem or change how people are required to act during public events.

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Nov 20, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 20, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the composition known as "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States.

Bill NumberHR 6188

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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