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H. Con. Res. 12 109th Congress House

Requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in the United States Capitol.

Introduced: January 4, 2005 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 109th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 4, 2005
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 Latest action January 4, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the Ten Commandments are a declaration of fundamental principles and are the cornerstones of a fair and just society. Requires a copy of them to be prominently displayed in the U.S. Capitol at such place and in such manner as the Architect of the Capitol shall designate.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 12: Requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in the United States Capitol.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-12/
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"H. Con. Res. 12: Requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in the United States Capitol.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-12/.
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H. Con. Res. 12, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-12/.
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