Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of the Bill of Rights.

Summary

Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Bill of Rights is one of the most important achievements in history; (2) the Bill of Rights' liberties should not be abridged or infringed upon; (3) constant vigilance and struggle are required; and (4) the study of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution should be a central component of primary and secondary education.

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Timeline

1. 19 February 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 February 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 February 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 February 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 February 1992

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Sponsors

• Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• JOSE SERRANO · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] · D · Sponsor
• PETER DEFAZIO · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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