HR 1159 · 95th Congress · Religion in the public schools

A bill to remove from the Supreme Court of the United States and the district courts of the United States any jurisdiction over cases relating to voluntary prayer in any public school or public building.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Removes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and the Federal district courts over any case arising out of any State statue, ordinance, rule or regulation, which relates to voluntary prayers in public schools and public buildings.…

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