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H.J.RES.55: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary prayer in public schools.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 5, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the inclusion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or activity. Provides that 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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Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |