HCONRES 29 · 99th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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

Introduced 1985-01-07· 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.(1985-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Constitution does not preclude periods of silence in public schools from being used solely at the discretion of the individual for prayer or introspection, even if supervised; and (2) public school authorities should recognize the historic importance of religion by encouraging such periods of silence.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat