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Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9589| House 
| Updated: 7/2/2026
Matt Van Epps

Matt Van Epps

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Clay Fuller (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026" aims to formally reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States . This legislative action is proposed in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, emphasizing the Declaration's foundational role. The bill asserts that the Declaration serves as the enduring charter of American independence, national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. Congress includes several findings, acknowledging the Declaration's adoption in 1776, its proclamation of free and independent States, and its articulation of unalienable rights and government by consent. These findings underscore the Declaration's recognition among the Organic Laws and its complementary relationship with the Constitution in establishing a political order where the people are sovereign. To solidify its purpose, the Act explicitly sets forth the complete text of the Declaration of Independence within its provisions.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4828
Held at the desk.
Jul 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4828
    Held at the desk.


  • July 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

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  • S 119-4828: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9589| House 
| Updated: 7/2/2026
The "Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026" aims to formally reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States . This legislative action is proposed in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, emphasizing the Declaration's foundational role. The bill asserts that the Declaration serves as the enduring charter of American independence, national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. Congress includes several findings, acknowledging the Declaration's adoption in 1776, its proclamation of free and independent States, and its articulation of unalienable rights and government by consent. These findings underscore the Declaration's recognition among the Organic Laws and its complementary relationship with the Constitution in establishing a political order where the people are sovereign. To solidify its purpose, the Act explicitly sets forth the complete text of the Declaration of Independence within its provisions.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4828
Held at the desk.
Jul 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4828
    Held at the desk.


  • July 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Matt Van Epps

Matt Van Epps

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Clay Fuller (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-4828: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted