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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 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

USA117th CongressSCONRES-27| Senate 
| Updated: 1/13/2022
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (13)
Mike Braun (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 116-34
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 115-5
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 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 115-32
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 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
Jan 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S223)

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 116-34
    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 115-5
    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 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 115-32
    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 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
  • January 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate
  • January 13, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S223)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • SCONRES 117-4: 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 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
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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 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

USA117th CongressSCONRES-27| Senate 
| Updated: 1/13/2022
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 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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Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 116-34
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 115-5
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 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Bill from Previous Congress

SCONRES 115-32
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 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
Jan 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jan 13, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S223)

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 116-34
    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 115-5
    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 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SCONRES 115-32
    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 232nd anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
  • January 13, 2022
    Introduced in Senate
  • January 13, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S223)
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (13)
Mike Braun (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • SCONRES 117-4: 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 235th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysFirst Amendment rightsHuman rightsReligionU.S. historyVirginia