H.R. 4364 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Public Prayer Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 4364 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 17, 2005, sponsored by J. Gresham Barrett with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Public Prayer Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the federal judicial code to deny the Supreme Court and district courts jurisdiction to review any matter related to the alleged establishment of religion involving the expression of public prayer by any federal, state, or local government entity or a government officer or agent acting in an official capacity.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J. Gresham Barrett (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Feb 6, 2006)
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- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
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- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
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- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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