HR 9589 United States House · 119th Congress

Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

The Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026 directs Congress to formally reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States. This legislative measure is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence by restating the document's principles regarding natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. The bill includes the full text of the Declaration of Independence as part of its provisions. It does not create new legal obligations or alter existing laws but serves as a symbolic recognition of the document's foundational role in American political order.
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Introduced Jul 2, 2026 Last action Jul 2, 2026
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