United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 159 (101st)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equal access by voluntary student religious groups and moments of silence which may be used for voluntary silent prayer or reflection in public schools.
Introduced
28 February 1989
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the authorization by the United States or any State of equal access to the use of public school facilities by student voluntary religious groups shall not constitute an establishment of religion. Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit a moment of silence for individual or group silent prayer or reflection in public schools. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring any person to participate in such prayer or to encourage any particular form of prayer or reflection.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 February 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-joint-resolution/159
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hjres/159