HR 9589·Federal·house
Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Jul 2, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 2, 2026
Summary
The measure would officially recognize the Declaration of Independence as an organic law, meaning it would be treated as a foundational legal document. It would apply to the entire nation, symbolically reinforcing the principles of liberty and government by consent. The bill is largely symbolic and has no immediate legal effect.
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