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 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

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Congressional Summary of SCONRES 34

This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2020.

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.

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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 34

Bill SCONRES 34 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2020. Bill SCONRES 34 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2020. Bill SCONRES 34's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S249-250) as of January 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 34

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 34

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays

- First Amendment rights

- Human rights

- Religion

- U.S. history

- Virginia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 34

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 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.