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The Independence Declaration Bill
Independence declaration gets reaffirmed
Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as a US law
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Citizens should consider whether reaffirming the Declaration of Independence would have a real impact on their daily lives, as it is more of a symbolic gesture
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- The bill passed the Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent
- It has been sent to the House for consideration
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