Bill98th CongressFiled Mar 11, 1983Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S. 785
Voluntary School Prayer Act of 1983
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 11, 1983)
Voluntary School Prayer Act of 1983 - Precludes Supreme Court and Federal district court jurisdiction to review and hear any case arising out of State law relating to voluntary prayer in public buildings and schools.
What just happenedMar 28, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
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- Mar 28, 1983Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Mar 11, 1983IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 11, 1983IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate