United States 117th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2260 — To codify the Bill of Rights.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This bill codifies the Bill of Rights as part of the U.S. Code.

Bill Text

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The bill codifies the Bill of Rights into Title 1 of the United States Code.

  • Title 1, United States Code

    CHAPTER 4--BILL OF RIGHTS 401. Free exercise of religion; freedom of speech and assembly; right to petition Government. 402. Well regulated militia. 403. Quartering of soldiers. 404. Unreasonable searches and seizures. 405. Due process of law. 406. Rights in criminal prosecutions. 407. Trial by jury. 408. Excessive bail and fines; cruel and unusual punishment. 409. Non-enumerated rights. 410. Rights reserved to States or people.

    This addition establishes a new chapter in the United States Code dedicated to the Bill of Rights.

  • Title 1, United States Code

    4. Bill of Rights......................................... 401

    This clerical amendment updates the table of chapters to include the new chapter for the Bill of Rights.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2260 do?
This bill codifies the Bill of Rights as part of the U.S. Code.
Who sponsors HR 2260?
HR 2260 is sponsored by Stivers, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2260?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2260?
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