HJRES 127 · 104th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Proposing a religious liberties amendment to the Constitution of the United States to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience.

Introduced 1995-11-28· Sponsored by Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(1995-12-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to their conscience, nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit acknowledgement of the religious heritage, beliefs, or traditions of the people or prohibit student-sponsored prayer in public schools; and (2) neither the United States nor any State shall compose any official prayer, compel joining in prayer, or discriminate against religious expression or belief.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans