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114th Congress
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.
Introduced: June 25, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jul 9, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4971)
Jun 25, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 25, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union:
- through avoidance of "government speech" (as the state of Texas did in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc.) that promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation;
- by abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of American society; and
- by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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