HRES 789
112th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
First Amendment rights
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Religion
Reaffirming the importance of religion in the lives of United States citizens and their freedom to exercise those beliefs peacefully.
Introduced: September 19, 2012
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Sep 19, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 19, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1567-1568)
Sep 19, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Reaffirms the importance of religion in the lives of U.S. citizens and their freedom to exercise those beliefs peacefully.
Recognizes that Judeo-Christian heritage has played a strong role in the development of the United States and in the lives of many citizens.
Rejects efforts to remove evidence of Judeo-Christian heritage and references to God from public structures and resources.
Expresses support for preserving the freedom to exercise religious beliefs in the United States.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1