Senate Joint Resolution 58
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A joint resolution expressing support for freedom of conscience.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
58
Congress
116
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution expresses support for the protection of the right to follow one's own religious beliefs under the First Amendment.
The joint resolution also condemns government dictation of acceptable religious beliefs and declares any effort by the government to condition the receipt of the protections of the laws and Constitution of the United States an affront to the intention of the First Amendment.
October 17, 2019
10/17/2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
10/16/2019
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5850-5851)
10/16/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 2, 2022 5:42:00 AM