Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools.

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Bill Number

HJRES 85

Introduced

May 4, 2006

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E737)

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Constitutional amendments Education Elementary and secondary education Law Religion Religion in the public schools Religious liberty Student activities

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution, including amendments, shall be construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school or at a public school extracurricular activity.

Actions

May 5, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E737)
May 4, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4, 2006

Introduced in House

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