Congress would formally reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as a foundational law of the United States.
This bill would formally reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as a foundational law of the United States. It would explicitly re-adopt the Declaration as an enduring charter of American independence and rights, affecting all citizens by reinforcing these core principles. The bill would also include the full text of the Declaration within the law itself, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Today, the Declaration of Independence is already recognized as one of the foundational "Organic Laws" of the United States. If this bill becomes law, Congress would formally and explicitly reaffirm the Declaration as an Organic Law and a lasting guide for American independence, rights, and self-governance. It would also include the full text of the Declaration directly within the new law.
S 4828 · 119th Congress · June 18, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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