HCONRES 17 · 97th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A concurrent resolution declaring the sense of Congress regarding periods of silence in the public schools.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1981-02-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares the sense of Congress that the Constitution of the United States does not preclude the use of, and that public school authorities should recognize the value of, discretionary periods of silence for silent prayer, meditation, contemplation, or introspection in the public schools.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans