AMERICA Act of 2006: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again

Summary

AMERICA Act of 2006: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again - Expresses the sense of Congress that since Members of Congress swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States, write laws regarding the powers granted to the government, and propose constitutional amendments, they should be required to read this important document including its amendments. Directs every Senator and Representative to obtain copies of the Constitution, distribute them to their staff, and require the staff to read it at least once during each session of Congress.

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Timeline

1. 2 March 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 March 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 March 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 March 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H854)

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 2 March 2006 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 March 2006

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 March 2006

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 March 2006

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Sponsors

• K. Conaway · R · Sponsor
• Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rob Bishop · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

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