This resolution, H. RES. 1334, seeks to reaffirm the Nation's commitment to the phrase "one Nation Under God" within the Pledge of Allegiance. It asserts that these words are fundamental to the American constitutional system, symbolizing shared values of faith, liberty, equality, and justice for future generations. The resolution highlights the historical context, noting that the phrase "under God" was added to the Pledge in 1954 to distinguish the United States from communist ideologies, reflecting the belief that individual rights stem from a divine authority rather than government alone. It underscores that millions of Americans voluntarily recite the Pledge daily, recognizing the phrase as a symbol of national humility and limited governmental power.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Reaffirming the Nation's commitment to one Nation Under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.
USA119th CongressHRES-1334| House
| Updated: 6/3/2026
This resolution, H. RES. 1334, seeks to reaffirm the Nation's commitment to the phrase "one Nation Under God" within the Pledge of Allegiance. It asserts that these words are fundamental to the American constitutional system, symbolizing shared values of faith, liberty, equality, and justice for future generations. The resolution highlights the historical context, noting that the phrase "under God" was added to the Pledge in 1954 to distinguish the United States from communist ideologies, reflecting the belief that individual rights stem from a divine authority rather than government alone. It underscores that millions of Americans voluntarily recite the Pledge daily, recognizing the phrase as a symbol of national humility and limited governmental power.