US HJR78 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 25-0)
Status: Introduced on October 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This joint resolution expresses support for the protection of the right to follow one's own religious beliefs under the First Amendment. The joint resolution also condemns government dictation of acceptable religious beliefs and declares any effort by the government to condition the receipt of the protections of the laws and Constitution of the United States an affront to the intention of the First Amendment.
Title
Expressing support for freedom of conscience.
Sponsors
Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] | Rep. Warren Davidson [R-OH] | Rep. Mark Walker [R-NC] | Rep. Ralph Norman [R-SC] |
Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] | Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC] | Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA] |
Rep. Kevin Hern [R-OK] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Dan Bishop [R-NC] | Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] |
Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA] | Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK] | Rep. John Shimkus [R-IL] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] |
Rep. Scott DesJarlais [R-TN] | Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI] | Rep. Paul Mitchell [R-MI] | Rep. Don Bacon [R-NE] |
Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] | Rep. Ross Spano [R-FL] | Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Rep. Rick Allen [R-GA] |
Rep. Paul Gosar [R-AZ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-11-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
2019-10-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2019-10-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SJR58 (Same As) 2019-10-17 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Constitution and constitutional amendments
First Amendment rights
Religion
Tax-exempt organizations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
First Amendment rights
Religion
Tax-exempt organizations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/78/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hjres78/BILLS-116hjres78ih.pdf |