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H.J.Res. 17 (93rd)

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Introduced

3 January 1973

Last action

3 January 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall be deemed to prohibit the offering, reading from, or listening to prayers or Biblical Scriptures, if participation therein is on a voluntary basis, in any governmental or public school, institution, or place. Provides that nothing in the Constitution shall be deemed to prohibit making reference to belief in, reliance upon, or invoking the aid of God or a Supreme Being in any governmental or public document, proceeding, activity, ceremony, school, institution, or place, or upon any coinage, currency, or obligation of the United States. States that nothing in this article shall constitute an establishment of religion.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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