S.4828

Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·6/23/26

Reaffirms the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States.

This bill reaffirms the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States, emphasizing its role in establishing American independence, national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. The bill commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence by setting forth the text of the Declaration of Independence. It highlights the principles that all men are created equal, governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and the right of the people to alter or abolish destructive governments.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Jun 23
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

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History

Jun 23

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jun 23

House

Received in the House.

Jun 23

House

Held at the desk.