legislation: 103-sjres-16

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103-sjres-16 103 sjres 16 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1993-01-21 1993-02-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions, or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer or be present during any prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools or other public institutions or at events sponsored by such schools or institutions. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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