Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

This bill, known as the "Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026," aims to formally reaffirm and re-adopt the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States. It asserts that the Declaration serves as the enduring charter of American independence, national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. The legislation is introduced in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. The bill includes several findings emphasizing the historical significance and foundational principles of the Declaration of Independence. These findings highlight that the Declaration announced the United States as free and independent, declared that all individuals are created equal with unalienable rights, and established that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. Furthermore, it recognizes the Declaration as already being among the Organic Laws of the United States and asserts Congress's authority to reaffirm such foundational documents. A key provision of the act is the explicit reaffirmation and re-adoption of the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law. This section underscores its role as the foundational document for American sovereignty, natural rights, and republican self-government. Finally, the bill sets forth the complete text of the Declaration of Independence within its provisions, further solidifying its place in federal law.