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Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Reaffirms the Declaration of Independence as a foundational document of the United States. Requires its principles to be recognized and respected by the federal government.

Sponsored By

Eric Schmitt
Republican · Missouri · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 18, 2026
  2. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the federal government, requiring it to recognize and respect the principles of the Declaration of Independence in its operations. It also indirectly affects the general public, as it reaffirms the importance of the document's principles in American governance.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionIntroduced 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)

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.