US HR1279 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 55-0)
Status: Introduced on April 20 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-07-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Encourages Attorney General Eric Holder to appeal the ruling by United States District Judge Barbara Crabb that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.

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Title

Calling for an appeal of the ruling which found the National Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
2010-04-20 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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