Reaffirms the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States and sets out its full text in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Official title: Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Next stop House: awaiting action

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House

Received 23-JUN-2026

Senate

Introduced 18-JUN-2026

Passed 23-JUN-2026

Key points

Gives the measure the short title Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026.
Makes findings on the Declaration's principles, its place among the Organic Laws, and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
States that Congress reaffirms and re-adopts the Declaration as an Organic Law and as the charter of American independence, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent.
Sets forth the full text of the Declaration of Independence in the bill.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Passed Senate, 18-JUN-2026).

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Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

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