HJRES 57
109th Congress
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting religious freedom.
Introduced: June 30, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 23, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jun 30, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 30, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that people retain the right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including schools.
Prohibits the United States or the states from establishing any official religion or requiring any person to join in prayer or religious activity.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Committees of jurisdiction
2