Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
Last recorded step: Senate, Jun 23, 2026.
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This bill would reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an organic law and foundational charter of the United States government.
What it does
This bill would reaffirm and readopt the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States. It proposes to establish the document as the nation's enduring charter for national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent.
Who is affected
Key provisions
- Reaffirmation of the Declaration of Independence. Formally reaffirms and readopts the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States, serving as the foundational basis for the nation's government.
- Recognition of National Principles. Establishes the Declaration of Independence as the enduring charter for national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
The bill reaffirms and readopts the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States, identifying it as the foundational charter for the nation's sovereignty and legal principles.
Stated purpose
The bill seeks to reaffirm and readopt the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States. It intends to establish the document as the permanent charter for national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent.