H.R. 3550, The AMERICA Act of 2007: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again

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H.R. 3550 would require every Senator and Representative in, and Delegate and Resident Commissioner to, the Congress to obtain copies of the Constitution of the United States of America and distribute them to their staff and require that they all read such document.

Detailed Summary

AMERICA Act of 2007: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again - Expresses the sense of Congress that since Members of Congress swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States, write laws regarding the powers granted to the government, and propose constitutional amendments, they should be required to read this important document, including its amendments.

Directs every Senator and Representative to obtain copies of the Constitution, distribute them to their staff, and require the staff to read it at least once during each session of Congress.<br>

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/17/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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