Requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol.

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Declares that the Ten Commandments are a declaration of fundamental principles and are the cornerstones of a fair and just society. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to place an appropriate copy of them in the U.S. Capitol Building.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Oct 21, 2003

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About this bill and sources

Official title: Requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol.

Latest action (Oct 21, 2003): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Policy area: Congress · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 21, 2003

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.