S.J.Res. 58 · 116th Congress

A joint resolution expressing support for freedom of conscience.

Stage
Introduced
Sponsor
Ben Sasse
Introduced
2019-10-16
Latest action
2019-10-17 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.

Summary

This joint resolution expresses support for the protection of the right to follow one's own religious beliefs under the First Amendment.

The joint resolution also condemns government dictation of acceptable religious beliefs and declares any effort by the government to condition the receipt of the protections of the laws and Constitution of the United States an affront to the intention of the First Amendment.