The bill reaffirms the Declaration of Independence as a foundational law, emphasizing American sovereignty, natural rights, and government by consent. Acknowledging the 250th anniversary of American independence, Congress re-adopts and sets forth the text of the Declaration. This aims to uphold the principles of equality, unalienable rights, and self-governance. The bill underscores the enduring significance of the Declaration and its alignment with the Constitution, establishing the people's sovereignty. It highlights the right to alter oppressive governments and emphasizes the role of the American political community. The bill seeks to ensure the preservation of national independence and liberties, expressing a commitment to the principles enshrined in the Declaration.
Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
This bill reaffirms and readopts the Declaration of Independence as an organic law of the United States and as the enduring charter of American independence, national sovereignty, natural rights, equal citizenship, and government by consent. (Organic laws are the laws that form the original foundation of a government.)
