H.R. 2104 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Public Prayer Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 2104 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 2, 2007, sponsored by J. Gresham Barrett with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 2, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Public Prayer Protection Act of 2007 - Denies 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: 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Jun 4, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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