RepublicanBill · H.R. 9589· House(119-HR-9589)

Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Rep. Van Epps
Age: 43 years
Tennessee
Introduced
7/2/2026
Last activity
7/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Matt Van Epps
Cosponsors
Republican - 16Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The bill is titled the Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026. It officially recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. The legislation formally reaffirms and re-adopts the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States. Furthermore, it explicitly writes out the full historical text of the Declaration of Independence within the body of the bill. Ultimately, the measure serves to honor foundational American principles like natural rights and government by consent.