Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 13, 2016Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.Con.Res. 108
Affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and is protected for all Americans by the text of the Constitution, and recognizing the 230th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 13, 2016)
Honors the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day.
Affirms that:
- religious freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with one's beliefs for people of any faith or of no faith;
- all Americans can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and
- the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4](R-VA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors1 D5 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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