H.R. 2045 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Ten Commandments Defense Act of 2003
H.R. 2045 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 9, 2003, sponsored by Robert B. Aderholt with 118 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Ten Commandments Defense Act of 2003 - Declares the following : (1) that the power to display the Ten Commandments on or within property owned or administered by the several States or their political subdivisions is among the powers reserved to the States respectively (under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 108 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jun 25, 2003)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 16: Equal Rights and Equal Dignity for Americans Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 46: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
- H.R. 1910: Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act
- H.R. 3069: Right to Life Act
- H.R. 3285: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2003
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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