Bill113th CongressFiled Apr 26, 2013Arts, Culture, Religion
H.J.Res. 42
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 26, 2013)
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits anything in the Constitution, including amendments, from being construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity.
What just happenedApr 30, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3](D-WV)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 26, 2013
- Apr 30, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Apr 26, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 26, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House