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H.CON.RES.62: Expressing the sense of Congress that the George Washington letter to Tuoro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, which is on display at the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent American constitutional guarantee of religious freedom.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 14, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2001
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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the George Washington letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, on display at the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent U.S. constitutional guarantee of religious freedom; and (2) the text of such letter should be widely circulated, serving as an important tool for teaching tolerance to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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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Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-143.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
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| March 14, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) |