House Joint Resolution 78
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for freedom of conscience.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
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
78
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 House 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 23, 2019
11/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
10/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:47 AM