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    This bill aims to clarify the separation of church and state by prohibiting government participation in and funding of religious activities and organizations. It finds that the first amendment is unclear on this separation and that currently some government funds support religious schools. The bill would amend the first amendment to restrict government influence in religion. It would also prohibit government branches from participating in religious events on government property and end funding of religious schools to establish equality among religions.

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    This bill aims to clarify the separation of church and state by prohibiting government participation in and funding of religious activities and organizations. It finds that the first amendment is unclear on this separation and that currently some government funds support religious schools. The bill would amend the first amendment to restrict government influence in religion. It would also prohibit government branches from participating in religious events on government property and end funding of religious schools to establish equality among religions.

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    S.B.

    115th Congress
    2nd Session

    IN THE U.S. SENATE


    INTRODUCED BY
    Christian San Nicolas-Democrat, WA
    7/1/19

    A BILL
    To separate religious participation and activities within the government
    from states

    Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United


    States of America in Congress assembled.
    SECTION 1: SHORT TITLE.
    Separation of Church and State Act
    SECTION 2: FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
    (a) FINDINGS –
    I. When the Constitution was first written, there was a lot that was
    up for interpretation. The first section of the first amendment
    states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an
    establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free excursive
    thereof”. The problem with this is that it just states the
    government cannot set up any rules restricting/preventing the
    free practice of religion, but has nothing about the government’s
    influence on the states. Because of the wording of the
    Constitution, there’s this sense of confusion. In order to address
    this problem, we must establish a new bill that will determine the
    amount of government participation/influence it has over the
    states, as well as government funded, religious organizations.
    II. As of today, there are Catholic schools that are funded by the
    US’s federal and state governments (The Conversation,
    paragraph 17). Our tax money is going to schools that are
    religiously structured, specifically Christianity. This shows a
    favoring of one religion over another in a country that claims
    they won’t interfere with or restrict someone’s practices.
    Enacting this bill would allow equality between all religions.
    III. Even though this was never stated in the Constitution clearly,
    what’s meant by Jefferson’s saying is that the government and
    religion should have no interaction with each other. In order to
    establish this clear rule, we need a law stating that government
    should have no interaction with religion to clear up the confusing
    wording our constitution currently has.
    (b) PURPOSES –
    I. As of right now, our first amendment is unclear with broad rules.
    It’s unclear what the government is supposed to do with
    religious intervention. Passing this bill will allow clarification for
    the first amendment—Having a cleared up set of rules with
    religious participation within the government will help both the
    people and a clear understanding of where the government
    should be.
    II. Cutting government spending would allow our tax money to go
    towards other purposes. Showing support towards one religion
    denies that equality of specific religious practices.
    SECTION 3:
    Bill will clarify the first section of the 1st Amendment: “Congress shall
    make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
    excursive thereof”, adding to it to include restricting the influence and
    participation of the government in religion. The Under Secretary for Civilian
    Security, Democracy, and Human Rights to be involved in its enforcement. No
    funding is necessary.
    SECTION 4: Any government branches and members cannot participate in
    religious activities, events, and practices while on government property.
    SECTION 5: Government funds will not show any interest in religious schools. As
    of right now, our tax money goes towards catholic schools—the only funded
    religiously based school.
    ENACTMENT: Bill will go into effect on 1/1/2020

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