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H.J.Res. 513 (98th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Introduced

8 March 1984

Last action

12 March 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

29 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be deemed to prohibit the voluntary offering, reading, or listening to nondenominational prayers or biblical scriptures in any governmental institution or public school. States that nothing in the Constitution shall be deemed to prohibit making reference to God or a Supreme Being in any governmental or public document, proceeding, ceremony, institution, or school or upon any coinage, currency, or obligation of the United States. Provides that nothing in this article shall constitute an establishment of religion.

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Timeline

  1. 8 March 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 March 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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