2001-2008 Congressional Actions on the Pledge of Allegiance
The June 26, 2002 court decision in Newdow v. US increased Congressional activity relating to the Pledge of Allegiance's "under God" phrase.
The chart below details the actions of the 110th Congress (2007-2008), 109th Congress (2005-2006), 108th Congress (2003-2004) and the 107th Congress (2001-2002) concerning the Pledge of Allegiance, presented in chronological order by date introduced. Click on a bill to see a more detailed description including recorded vote, co-sponsors, and the full text.
Requires the government to withhold federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or National Anthem in a language other than English.
Requires the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" to be displayed prominently and permanently in the Capitol Visitor Center. The bill would also prohibit the architect of the Capitol to refuse including language or content relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes religious or Judeo-Christian content.
Requires the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" to be displayed prominently and permanently in the Capitol Visitor Center. The bill would also prohibit the architect of the Capitol to refuse including language or content relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes religious or Judeo-Christian content.
Amends the federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution.
Amends title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Ten Commandments, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Motto.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that reciting the pledge of allegiance by students attending public schools contributes to the moral foundation of our Nation and urges the Supreme Court to uphold the pledge's constitutionality.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Supreme Court should speedily find the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution of the United States. On Sep. 29, 2005 the bill passed the House of Representatives by roll call vote.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States currency.
Stops courts from awarding attorney fees to be paid for by defendants to plaintiffs in Pledge and other related cases. On Sep. 26, 2006 the bill passed the House of Representatives.
Bars federal courts from ruling on constitutional issues arising from the Pledge of Allegiance, including the 'one nation, under God' reference. On July 19, 2006 the bill passed the House of Representatives.
Designates June 14, 2004, as `National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day' and shows support for the pledge in the Senate where it was considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Declares that among those powers reserved to the States and their political subdivisions are the powers to display the Ten Commandments, to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and to recite the national motto on or within property owned or administered by them.
Amends title 28 of the United States Code with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Amends title 28 of the United States Code with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance. On Sep. 23, 2004 the bill passed the House of Representatives by roll call vote.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Newdow v. United States Congress is inconsistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation of the first amendment and should be overturned. On May 20, 2003 the bill passed the House of Representatives by roll call vote.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore religious liberties such as Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the display of the Ten Commandments, and voluntary school prayer.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to use and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to references to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States coins and currency
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States currency.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to use and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to use and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto.
Amends title 28 of the United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance.
Reaffirms the reference to "one Nation, under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. This bill passed in the Senate by a roll call vote. The Bill was later approved by the House on Oct. 8, 2002 and became Public Law No: 107-293 on Nov. 13, 2002.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States currency.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in schools is constitutional, that the Congress deplores the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and that the House of Representatives encourages every American to start their day by reciting the Pledge.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Newdow v. U.S. Congress was erroneously decided. On June 27, 2002 the bill passed the House of Representatives by roll call vote.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools is consitutional under the First Amendment to the Constitution, and urging the Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of such practices.
Proposes recognizing the authority of public schools to allow students to exercise their constitutional rights by establishing a period of time for silent prayer or meditation or reflection, encouraging the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and refusing to discriminate against individuals or groups on account of their religious character or speech.
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