Calling for an appeal of the ruling which found the National Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.

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Bill Number

HRES 1279

Introduced

Apr 20, 2010

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Commemorative events and holidays Constitution and constitutional amendments Judicial review and appeals Law Religion

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Summary

Encourages Attorney General Eric Holder to appeal the ruling by United States District Judge Barbara Crabb that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.

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Jul 26, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Apr 20, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2010

Introduced in House

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