A joint resolution 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.

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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Timeline

1. 18 September 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 September 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 September 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 September 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 September 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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