S. 5279 — National American History and Founders Month Act

This section finds that civics education has declined, with only 13 percent of eighth graders proficient in United States history and 22 percent proficient in civics, and that designating November as National American History and Founders Month would promote understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights while extending the tradition of Thanksgiving.

This section designates November as National American History and Founders Month. It requests the President and the chief executive officers of each state, the District of Columbia, and each territory and possession to issue annual proclamations calling for programs, ceremonies, and activities that enhance civics education and historical literacy.