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H.J.Res. 20 (105th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding school prayer.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 January 1997

Last action

28 January 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

15 November 2019

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the inclusion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or activity. States that no person shall be coerced by the United States or any State to participate in such prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 January 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 1997

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