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H.R. 4756 (97th)

Voluntary Prayer in Public Schools and Buildings Act

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Introduced

15 October 1981

Last action

20 October 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4]

Subjects

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Source updated

29 August 2025

Summary

Voluntary Prayer in Public Schools and Buildings Act - Eliminates Supreme Court and Federal district court jurisdiction to review and hear any case arising out of State law relating to voluntary prayer in public buildings and schools.

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 October 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

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