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Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4828| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2917-2920; text: CR S2918-2920)
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Held at the desk.
Jul 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9589
Introduced in House
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2917-2920; text: CR S2918-2920)


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Held at the desk.


  • July 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9589
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

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  • HR 119-9589: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
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Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4828| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2917-2920; text: CR S2918-2920)
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 23, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2026
Held at the desk.
Jul 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9589
Introduced in House
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2917-2920; text: CR S2918-2920)


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 23, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2026
    Held at the desk.


  • July 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9589
    Introduced in House
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9589: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Due process and equal protectionHistorical and cultural resourcesRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusU.S. history