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Protecting Christmas Symbols and Traditions in the US

This House of Representatives resolution expresses support for the use of Christmas symbols and traditions by those who celebrate it. It aims to emphasize that references to religion do not violate the First Amendment, potentially influencing the freedom to express holiday traditions in public spaces.
Key points
The House of Representatives recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
The resolution strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas.
It supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_850
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Process start date: 2021-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_850.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House of Representatives recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
  • The resolution strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas.
  • It supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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