H.R. 2028 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Pledge Protection Act of 2003
H.R. 2028 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Pledge Protection Act of 2003, has passed the house — introduced on May 8, 2003, sponsored by W. Todd Akin with 226 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 226
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Pledge Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any court established by Act of Congress to hear or determine any claim that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance violates the first amendment of the Constitution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Pledge Protection Act of 2004
Sponsor
W. Todd Akin (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 214 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 8, 2003
- Passed the HouseSep 23, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 27, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 23, 2004 · Passed247–173
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Sep 23, 2004
- Pledge Protection ActHouse · Sep 23, 2004
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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