HCONRES 14 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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

Introduced 1983-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-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 Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1983-02-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Constitution does not preclude periods of stillness and silence in public schools to be used at the discretion of the individual for prayer or introspection; and (2) individual religious conscience should not be violated or compromised in the establishment of any such period.…

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

Cosponsors (7)

6 Democrats1 Republican