Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Sponsored bySen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]MO· Introduced 18 June 2026

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Held at the desk.

23 June 2026·4 weeks ago

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Passed Senate · Updated 25 June 2026

Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

This bill reaffirms and readopts the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States and as the enduring charter of American independence, national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. (Organic laws are the laws that form the original foundation of a government.)

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6 actions

Received in the House.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Held at the desk.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2917-2920; text: CR S2918-2920)
18 June 2026 · Floor
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
18 June 2026 · Floor
Introduced in Senate
18 June 2026 · IntroReferral
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
18 June 2026 · Floor
Introduced in Senate
18 June 2026 · IntroReferral
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
18 June 2026 · Floor

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Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]MO

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Government Operations and Politics

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