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H.J.RES.127: Proposing a religious liberties amendment to the Constitution of the United States to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Nov. 28, 1995
- Latest Major Action Dec. 11, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
115 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent, 100 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to their conscience, nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit acknowledgement of the religious heritage, beliefs, or traditions of the people or prohibit student-sponsored prayer in public schools; and (2) neither the United States nor any State shall compose any official prayer, compel joining in prayer, or discriminate against religious...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Nov. 28, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Ernest J. Istook (R-Okla.) |