Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should recognize Robert Aitken's Bible as a historical document of the United States Congress.
HRES 365 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's recognition that Robert Aitken’s Bible - the first English-language Bible printed in North America - should be formally acknowledged as a historical document of the U.S. Congress. It cites historical context, including Congress’s 1782 approval of the Bible for use in schools and Secretary Charles Thomson’s endorsement. The resolution directly affects Congress’s historical record by recommending the House formally recognize this artifact’s significance. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to document a historical connection between Congress and early American religious printing. This is a procedural resolution, not a legislative action.
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Introduced Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Andrew Ogles
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Barry Moore
RRepublican
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Michael Cloud
RRepublican
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W. Gregory Steube
RRepublican
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