HJRES 186 · 104th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events.

Introduced 1996-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(1996-09-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. Prohibits the United States and the States from: (1) requiring any person to participate in prayer or to be present during any prayer; and (2) composing the words of any prayer to be said in (or at events sponsored by) public schools or other public institutions.…

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