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H.J.Res. 78 (105th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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8 May 1997

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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7 April 2025

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience, the people's right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, or traditions on public property, including schools, shall not be infringed; and (2) the Government shall not require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity, initiate or designate school prayers, discriminate against religion, or deny equal access to a benefit on account of religion.

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