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- H.CON.RES.253
H.CON.RES.253: Expressing the sense of the Congress that reciting the pledge of allegiance by students attending public schools contributes to the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Supreme Court to uphold the pledge's constitutionality.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2005
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (1 Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the national pledge of allegiance recited by public school students is constitutional under the First Amendment to the Constitution; and (2) the Supreme Court, accordingly, should uphold the constitutionality of such practices.
(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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| Sept. 27, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Henry Bonilla (R-Texas) |