arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Senate Affirms Constitutionality of Pledge of Allegiance and Celebrates Flag Day.

This Senate resolution is symbolic and does not introduce new laws, but it affirms the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance, including the phrase "under God." Citizens can expect the recitation of the Pledge in public schools and institutions to remain unchanged, reinforcing the current legal status. The Senate recognizes the Pledge as a valuable and constitutional expression of patriotism.
Key points
The Senate officially celebrates the 246th anniversary of the creation of the US flag (Flag Day, June 14).
The resolution affirms that the Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional, citing court rulings regarding the Establishment Clause.
This affirmation supports the continued use of the Pledge's current form, including the reference to God, in public settings, impacting the daily lives of students and teachers.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Adopted
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_252
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution celebrating the 246th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_252.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate officially celebrates the 246th anniversary of the creation of the US flag (Flag Day, June 14).
  • The resolution affirms that the Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional, citing court rulings regarding the Establishment Clause.
  • This affirmation supports the continued use of the Pledge's current form, including the reference to God, in public settings, impacting the daily lives of students and teachers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2091-2092; text: CR S2101-2102)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Media and Culture