HR 3550
110th Congress
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Reading
AMERICA Act of 2007: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again
Introduced: September 17, 2007
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1839)
Sep 17, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sep 17, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10409-10410)
Sep 17, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
AMERICA Act of 2007: 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.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1839)
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1