Bill · H.J.Res. 118· House(119-HJRES-118)
Expressing support for designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in the United States of America.
- Introduced
- 9/2/2025
- Last activity
- 9/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Cloud
- Cosponsors
- - 23 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution expresses support for naming September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in the United States. It commemorates the 1782 approval by Congress of the first complete English-language Bible printed in America, known as the Aitken Bible. The resolution encourages schools, civic institutions, and community organizations to hold programs highlighting the Bible's significance. Additionally, it calls for the President to issue an annual proclamation for this day.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+2
The resolution promotes the recognition and cultural significance of a primary religious text.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Opportunity for reflection: The resolution provides a day for residents to reflect on the Bible's impact on cultural and historical identity and reaffirm principles of liberty, equality, and justice. (Whereas section)
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Educational and cultural activities: The bill encourages schools and community organizations to hold educational, historical, and cultural programs. (Section 1(B))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/8/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
John JoyceRepublican · Pennsylvania
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Gary PalmerRepublican · Alabama
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas