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- H.J.RES.16
H.J.RES.16: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Jan. 4, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 1995
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (8 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions; (2) no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer; and (3) neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| Jan. 4, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Emerson (R-Mo.) |