H.J.Res. 163 (103rd): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events.

Introduced:
Mar 24, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. Willie “Bill” Hefner [D-NC8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.J.Res. 186 (104th) on Jul 23, 1996.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.J.Res. stands for House joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on March 24, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 24, 1993
Cosponsors
19 cosponsors (12R, 7D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Last updated Mar 24, 1993.
2 pages

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3/24/1993--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions, or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer or be present during any prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools or other public institutions or at events sponsored by such schools or institutions.

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