Let Freedom Sing Act
HR 4003, the Let Freedom Sing Act, removes permit requirements for singing the national anthem in specific public areas of the U.S. Capitol, including National Statuary Hall, when it does not disrupt government operations. The bill directly affects individuals who wish to sing the anthem in these federally owned spaces without prior authorization. It prohibits Capitol Police or the Sergeant at Arms from requiring permits for such singing and overrides local D.C. code restrictions in these areas. The law explicitly states singing the anthem in designated Capitol spaces is not considered disruptive protest under the First Amendment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 12, 2023
Last action Sep 12, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Sep 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
lower
Jun 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 4003
Scope: US
Hi! I can help you understand HR 4003. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline