A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2022.

The resolution affirms that

  • religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs;
  • all people of the United States 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.
Bill 117 sconres 27 is a concurrent resolution that affirms the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right in the United States. The resolution recognizes that religious freedom is essential to a free society and is protected for all people under the Constitution of the United States.

The resolution also acknowledges the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. This statute, which was written by Thomas Jefferson and passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 1786, is considered a landmark in the history of religious freedom in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding and protecting religious freedom for all individuals, regardless of their beliefs. It highlights the role that religious freedom plays in promoting diversity, tolerance, and respect for all individuals in society. Overall, Bill 117 sconres 27 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to reaffirm the United States' commitment to religious freedom as a fundamental human right and to recognize the historical significance of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
Congress
117

Number
SCONRES - 27

Introduced on
2022-01-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/13/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2022.

The resolution affirms that

  • religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs;
  • all people of the United States 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.
Bill 117 sconres 27 is a concurrent resolution that affirms the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right in the United States. The resolution recognizes that religious freedom is essential to a free society and is protected for all people under the Constitution of the United States.

The resolution also acknowledges the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. This statute, which was written by Thomas Jefferson and passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 1786, is considered a landmark in the history of religious freedom in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding and protecting religious freedom for all individuals, regardless of their beliefs. It highlights the role that religious freedom plays in promoting diversity, tolerance, and respect for all individuals in society. Overall, Bill 117 sconres 27 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to reaffirm the United States' commitment to religious freedom as a fundamental human right and to recognize the historical significance of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
First Amendment rights•
Human rights•
Religion•
U.S. history•
Virginia

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Latest Summary1/25/2022

This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2022.

The resolution affirms that

  • religious freedom inclu...

Latest Action1/13/2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S223)