Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

This bill would have Congress reaffirm and re-adopt the Declaration of Independence as an "Organic Law" of the United States, a category of founding laws. It lists findings about the Declaration's history, its statements on equality, rights, and government by consent, and Congress's 1789 reenactment of the Northwest Ordinance. In marking the 250th anniversary of independence, the bill also restates the full text of the Declaration. The bill does not create new programs, spending, or penalties.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Matt Van Epps Republican sponsor
• 16 cosponsors