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H.J.Res. 52 (106th)

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

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 May 1999

Last action

11 May 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

2 January 2025

Rule of law · Education

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit public school officials from including voluntary prayer in official school ceremonies and meetings. Prohibits the United States or any State from prescribing the content of any such prayer.

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Timeline

  1. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 May 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 6 May 1999

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    Introduced in House · EN · 6 May 1999

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