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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 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SCONRES 3
Bill 118 sconres 3 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 237th 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 118 sconres 3 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.
The resolution also acknowledges the 237th 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 118 sconres 3 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.
Congressional Summary of SCONRES 3
This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2023.
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 3
Bill SCONRES 3 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill SCONRES 3 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2023. Bill SCONRES 3's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S211-212) as of February 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 3
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 3
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- Commemorative events and holidays
- First Amendment rights
- Human rights
- Religion
- U.S. history
- Virginia
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 3
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 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
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 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SCONRES 3
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