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H.RES.453: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to a court decision relating to the Pledge of Allegiance.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 20, 2005
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (5 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the phrase "one Nation, under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance; and (2) voluntary recitation of the Pledge in public school classrooms should be encouraged. Recognizes and commends the Elk Grove Unified School District in California for its continued support of the Pledge. Urges the Attorney General to appeal the ruling in Newdow, et al. v. U.S. Congress, et al....
(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. 20, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) |