To commemorate the 250th Anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the founding of the United States of America.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) by the Indiana House of Representatives to commemorate the U.S. founding's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. It encourages Indiana citizens, communities, schools, and organizations to hold events reflecting on U.S. history and founding principles like liberty and federalism. The resolution specifically urges schools to strengthen civics education about these ideals but does not create new requirements or funding. It has no legal effect beyond expressing the House's recognition of the anniversary.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
1 primary · 45 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim O'Brien
RRepublican
Co
Alaina Shonkwiler
RRepublican
Co
Alex Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Beau Baird
RRepublican
Co
Ben Smaltz
RRepublican
Co
Bob Heaton
RRepublican
Co
Bob Morris
RRepublican
Co
Carey Hamilton
DDemocratic
Co
Cherrish Pryor
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Judy
RRepublican
Co
Chris May
RRepublican
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