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- H.J.RES.13
H.J.RES.13: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2007
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Constitution shall not be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit school officials from including voluntary prayer in official school ceremonies and meetings. Prohibits the United States or any state from prescribing the content of any prayer.
(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, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Jan. 11, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) |